276 results for "illuminated manuscripts"

Illuminated manuscript with images of sailboats on the front and writing on the back, visible through the glass frame backing. Image Size: 9.75" x 11.5" Frame Size: 15" x 16.75"

Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the finest of only 17 known works of its kind, the oil on panel is both rare and captivating. With illusory pages that appear to leap from the panel, this virtuosic painting of a hand-colored book suspended into space is exceptional. Created more than four centuries ago, the composition evokes a strong sense of realism. Executed by a masterful Northern Renaissance artist of the German school, the illuminated manuscript pictured shows the astonishing splendor of the historical books of the period. Sumptuously decorated with scrolling floral motifs in the margins, the manuscript appears before a deep black background, heightening the trompe l’oeil illusion of depth through its strong contrast and the naturalistic shadows falling across the fluttering pages. It has been said that of the 17 known versions of this composition, ours stands alone in its precision in both perspective and the play of light and shadow. The visible folios feature choral arrangements and other texts, indicating the pictured manuscript likely served a role in the celebration of church services. In fact, other examples of manuscript paintings...

Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869 This ornate chromolithograph from L'Ornement Polychrome (Plate XLVIII) presents a vivid composition of...

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from Plate L of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet presents a cap...

English School 15th Century The Consecration of a Church Illuminated manuscript on Vellum Image size: 5 ½ x 5 inches (14 x 12.7 cm) 18th century ornate Tabernacle frame

Verse 1 through Verse 60 From: Leyli o Majnun by Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209CE) This folio comprises the first 60 verses of the epic Persian poem “The masnavi of Leyli va Majnun (4,60...

This pair of manuscript pages are 18th century and are done it water colour and gauche. The images are of people in landscapes and the colors are still...

A vintage illuminated page manuscript taken from a Thai Buddhist prayer book and set inside custom wooden frame under glass. This vintage illuminated manuscript page, delicately extracted from a Thai Buddhist prayer book, is a captivating piece of cultural history and artistry. Encased in a custom wooden frame under protective glass, it is meticulously preserved, allowing the vibrant colors and intricate details to shine through. The manuscript showcases two stunning painted scenes that flank a central text, written in the traditional Thai script. The paintings depict scenes steeped in spiritual symbolism and rich in color, with careful attention paid to each stroke and detail. The central text carries an aura of sacredness and devotion. It invites onlookers to ponder the teachings and prayers that have been passed down through generations. This framed manuscript...

A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...

Anonymous 16th Centery Italian Leaf from a Gradual: Communion for Saturday of the Third Week of Lent and Introit for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (“Laetare Ierusalem”) Ink, red and blue...

Spanish Illuminated Gradual Leaf: Sexagesima and Quinquagesima Sundays Italy, probably Northern Italy Late sixteenth century, circa 1575–1600 Latin manuscript on parchment; Gothic ro...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Illuminated psalter - Psalm 31 Illuminated manuscript on vellum 15 x 11 (sheet), 11 x 9 cm (framed area) A beautifully illuminated psalter page, including the Latin text...

Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XLII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases eight exquisite orna...

Patterns and Decorations of the Italian Renaissance is a beautiful cromolitograph realized after motifs by Modes & Mendels in the Central Librar...

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe. Italy. This striking example of Gothic craftsmanship features elegant textura script meticulously hand-lettered in rich brown ink across both sides, accompanied by vibrant rubrication and finely rendered initials in red and blue. The recto is adorned with a large illuminated initial, intricately decorated with geometric and foliate motifs, while delicate pen flourishes extend into the margins, demonstrating the skill and artistry of a professional scriptorium. The verso continues with carefully structured text and ornamentation, revealing the continuity of the manuscript’s original use. The presence of decoration on both sides highlights its authenticity as a working liturgical page rather than a later decorative fragment. Executed on supple vellum, the surface retains a beautiful natural patina, with subtle tonal variations and signs of age that enhance its historical character. The text is drawn from the Latin Psalms, traditionally used in devotional practice, adding both spiritual and cultural significance. The text translates in English as: “Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me; in the day when I am in trouble, incline your ear to me. On whatever day I call upon you, hear me quickly. For my days have vanished like smoke, and my bones have dried up like firewood. I am stricken like grass and my heart has withered, so that I forget to eat my bread. From the voice of my groaning, my bones cling to my flesh. I have become like a pelican in the wilderness; I am like an owl among the ruins. I lie awake, and I am like a solitary sparrow on a rooftop. All the day my enemies reproach me; those who praised me swear against me. For I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping.” Presented in a custom frame, this rare...

Set of Three Medieval, Celtic & Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs A beautiful set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating the evolution of European ornamental ...

Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very good a...

Jean Pichore workshop, 1500-1541 Crucifixion Metal cut engraving printed on vellum with vintage hand coloring c. 1500-1541 Miniature (image) size: 4 3/4 x 3 1/8" Including decorated ...

52337 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'00 x 06'03. Evoking the majesty of Anatolian tradition and the refinement of Ottoman artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug ...

Unknown Russian Artist Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th century Unsigned Illuminated in red, yellow blue and green pigments and gold leaf on paper An Illuminated manuscript folio...

Unknown Russian Artist Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th century Unsigned Illuminated in red, yellow blue and green pigments and gold leaf on paper ...

79232 Late 19th Century Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 14'07. Gracefully woven at the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug radiates an aura o...

Celtic Illuminated Ornament – Decorative Motifs from Early Manuscripts, c.1869 This richly colored plate, numbered XXXIX from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents an exquisite compilatio...

Title: Three Medieval & Renaissance Ornament Plates by Albert Racinet, 1873 Description: A decorative set of three original antique chromolithographs from Albert Charles Auguste Rac...

Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...

An antique Megillah The Book of Esther, hand written on parchment by an expert Sephardi scribe and richly decorated with hand painted illustrations. The text panels are surrounded by...

Medieval European Clergy Costumes by Racinet, Gothic Church Vestments, 1888 This refined chromolithograph originates from the celebrated publication Le Costume Historique by the Fre...

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

Medieval Coronation Ceremony, Hand-Colored Costume Plate by Paul Mercuri, 1845 A richly detailed hand-colored engraving depicting a grand medieval coronation or ecclesiastical cerem...

Celtic Manuscript Illumination Print by H. Dolmetsch, Germany ca. 1887 This richly detailed chromolithograph of Celtic manuscript art was created by German artist and designer Herma...

The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by the renowned 16th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets of southeastern Persia. This piece embodies the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Persian court art from that era. A poetic reinterpretation of the famed Rothschild vase...

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

78092 Rare Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 02'04 x 03'05. Woven in the quiet hush of late-Victorian England yet echoing the soul of the Middle Ages, this extraordinary handwoven...

Wonderful print of St John Chrystostom Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

53775 Late 19th Century Antique French Verdure Tapestry, 05'09 x 07'04. Woven with lyrical precision in the hallowed tapestry ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this ...

Blue Plate 02 is food safe Daphne Sweet is a contemporary artist based in Butte, Montana, whose work intertwines personal narrative, mythology, and the landscapes of the American W...

A magnificent French Gothic parcel gilt paint decorated church tabernacle. circa 1810 France, early 19th century, executed in period Gothic Revival ...

Bird Song unfolds like a quiet myth written in gold. The surface glows with a warm, burnished luminosity, evoking illuminated manuscripts or ancient icons, yet the scene resists reve...

Dina Brodsky is a contemporary realist painter. Known for her miniaturist style, her highly detailed depictions of urban interiors, natural environments, and unsuspecting human and animal subjects are evocative of renaissance portraiture and landscape. Brodsky often paints on small circular surfaces, forcing viewers to move closer to the work. She was drawn to miniature painting from her study of Islamic miniature art and medieval illuminated manuscripts, whose techniques she combined with those of classical painting. She is amongst a group of contemporary realist painters, such as Timothy Barr...

IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1750) Psalterium iuxta Romanum (Liturgical Psalter according to the Roman Rite) Latin (with Spanish additions), illu...

74067 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'02. Rooted in centuries of Anatolian weaving tradition, this hand knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug emerges like a rediscovered m...

Post Medieval gold fleur-de-lis signet ring. A heavy yellow gold signet ring, the central circular plaque engraved with a prominent fleur-de-lis motif and framed by incised beaded ed...

Set of Three Antique Ornament Chromolithographs – Medieval & Renaissance Decorative Design Studies, Firmin Didot, Paris Description: A beautiful set of three original antique chromo...

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Elevation of the Host, 2 Hand-Colored Lithographs This refined pair of hand-colored lithographs presents two complementary scenes from medieval...

Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Engraving of Medieval Singer in Pink Robe, France This finely hand-colored engraving from 1845 depicts a medieval male singer or minstrel, shown standing i...

Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Print of a Medieval Woman in Pink and Gold Cape This elegant hand-colored engraving from 1845 depicts a medieval woman standing in profile, dressed in a fl...

AUTHOR: HABINGTON, William. TITLE: The Historie Of Edward The Fourth, King Of England. PUBLISHER: London: by Tho. Cotes, for William Cooke, 1640. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vo...

Picasso Abu Dhabi; Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris by Anne Baldessari. Published by Flammarion for Musee National Picasso, 2008. Softcover. Abu Dhabi: In all 186 masterpieces by Pablo Picasso will be displayed for the first time in the Arab world at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition, called 'Picasso Abu Dhabi: Masterpieces from the Muse National Picasso, Paris', will featured paintings, sculptures and drawings. The exhibition in Gallery One of Emirates Palace Hotel was from May-September 4, 2008. It was held under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and sponsored by the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach), and Mubadala Development Company. Abu Dhabi was the second city in a nine-country tour of the exhibition, after the launch in Madrid's Reina Sofa museum, and it is the only Middle Eastern venue on the tour. Abu Dhabi will include 40 drawings, prints and illuminated manuscripts reminiscent of the Arab influences Picasso absorbed during his youth in M¡laga, La Cocina...

79247 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, 04'03 x 08'08. Woven beneath the mist-veiled peaks and vine-draped valleys of the storied Karabakh region, this exceptional early 20th-century C...

53848 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 04'06 x 05'11. Woven beneath the soft shadows of Anatolia’s mountain light, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug reveals the q...

Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, c.1869 This antique chromolithograph from Plate XXXVII of L'Ornement Polychrome features a rich compilati...

74255 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Scene Oushak Rug, 14'06 x 17'00. An Ode to the Chase: Where Kings Ride and Elephants Walk Among Shadows. Woven beneath the golden haze...

Striking oil on board with gold leaf collage. Quite interesting and unusual technique that brings to mind the illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, but done in a modern fun sec...

Archibald Knox, made by Carter & Co, at the East Quay Works in Poole in Dorset for Liberty and Co. A rare and completely original pair of Arts and Crafts terracotta 'Olaf' planters ...

1946 Heritage edition of the translation prepared at Cambridge in 1611 for King James I with a preface by Mary Ellen Chase. The story of Job from the Old Testament has fascinated sch...

Vintage Stoneware Bowl with Sun Motif by Jean-Claude Taburet for HB Henriot (circa 1960s-70s). A strong and characteristic piece from Jean-Claude Taburet's long collaboration with the HB Henriot manufactory in Quimper, France, the oldest continuously active faïencerie in the country, tracing its origins to 1690. The coupe is worked in stoneware, its decoration incised into the clay body with a central sun motif, its rays spreading outward in the ancient manner common to Breton traditions, surrounded and framed by a series of stylised flowers. The incised lines have depth to them, shadow, the sense of a hand pressing deliberately into resistant material. It is a modest form in scale, but it carries the weight of a much larger object. The sun is not an incidental choice of motif. For Taburet, working in a region saturated with Celtic legend and ancient symbolic imagery, solar forms carried genuine cultural meaning — a continuity between the prehistoric standing stones of Carnac, the illuminated manuscripts of early Breton Christianity, and the modernist decorative tradition he was simultaneously engaged with. The result is a piece that feels rooted rather than merely decorative. The piece is in very good overall condition. It is signed to the underside with the HB Henriot Quimper...

50500 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'02 x 10'00. Drenched in a palette of autumn’s last embers and steeped in the grandeur of Ottoman elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Tur...

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Reference Catalogue by Artcurial. Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès. Illustrated Auction & Reference Catalogue.March 2014 A remarkable and highly collectible reference catalogue dedicated to the renowned Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Collection, one of the most important private collections of Oriental and Islamic art assembled in the modern era. Richly illustrated with exceptional color photography throughout its 204 pages, this scholarly publication offers a comprehensive survey of masterpieces spanning centuries of artistic achievement across the Islamic world. The collection encompasses the arts of the Orient from Antiquity through the great Islamic civilizations, ranging from Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) to the Mughal Empire, and from the early Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates to the flourishing Safavid, Ottoman, Mughal, and Qajar periods. Particularly renowned for its depth and quality, the collection is centered around two of the most celebrated forms of Islamic artistic expression: Illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy, miniatures, and rare texts Islamic ceramics, showcasing an extraordinary diversity of techniques, glazes, and decorative traditions Featuring museum-quality objects and detailed documentation, this catalogue is an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, dealers, and enthusiasts of Islamic, Middle Eastern, Persian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Andalusian art. Details Title: Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Format: Softcover Pages: 204 Language: French Fully illustrated in color Rich scholarly and historical content Condition Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and handling. wear on corner front page. Keywords / Metadata Xavier Guerrand Hermès, Islamic art catalogue, Arts d'Orient, Oriental art reference, Islamic manuscript, Persian miniature, Arabic calligraphy, Ottoman art, Safavid art, Mughal art, Andalusian art, Al Andalus, Islamic ceramics, Middle Eastern art, Qajar art...