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From the Gospel of Otto III (Munich, Bayerische
Staatsbibliothek, Clm.4453, Folio 139r) Saint Luke, represented with a pile of codex
on his knees, exalts the prophets of the Old Testament who
announced the arrival of the Christ. Goat parchment. |
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From the "Très riches Heures du Duc de
Berry"
(Ms.65, Folio14v) Universal man in the center of all the astrological signs. vellum parchment.
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From a german
cut off leaf (Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett) This representation of St Michael bringing down the dragon is superbly made of fuid curves over geometrical patterns, accentuating the motion effects. Goat parchment.
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From the Averbode "Evangéliaire"
(Université de Liège, MS.363,Folio17) This nativity is divided in two parts. Goat
parchment.
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Saint Théodore Initial "T" with St Theodore bringing down dragons. Goat parchment.
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Prayer to Ste Sabine and St Florent Initial "S" with the miniatures of
Ste Sabine and St Florent. Goat parchment.
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From "La Somme le Roi"
(London, British Library, Ms. Add. 54180, Folio
16v.) The Beast with many faces crushing a saint and adored by an hypocrite. Goat parchment.
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From the "Très riches Heures du Duc de
Berry"
(Ms.65, Folio195) St Michael bringing down the dragon. vellum parchment.
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From a miniature of the St Michael Mount Manuscripts. Order for a wedding present. Goat parchment.
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Grandes Armes of the Family Manno The crown ssurmounting the coat of arms is a
baron crown, title which is in the Family since
1343. Vellum parchment.
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From the Bible of Montiéramey (BM Troyes, Ms28 T1 folio111v) Initial F introducing the text of the first book
of Samuel. Goat parchment.
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From the Maciejowski Bible
(New York,
Pierpont Morgan Library, MS.638, Folio41r.) Detail of a page of the Bible. The miniature shows
the battle of David against syrians and their chief
Shobach. Goat parchment.
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From the Codex de St Georges (Roma, Vatican
Library, Ms. 129 folio 85) Classical representation of St Georges relieving the princess of the dragon. Kid parchment.
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From the Hours
of Nuremberg (Ms. Solger4.4°,
Folio 83v) Initial "D" with the miniature of the Throne of Grace. The original, realized in Paris, is now preserved at the Stadtbibliothek of Nuremberg Goat
parchment.
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From Commentary on the Psalms, from Pierre
Lombard (BM Troyes, Ms92 T1 folio2) Illuminated initial, at the beginning of the first psalm. Goat parchment.
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From the Bible of St Bernard (BM
Troyes, Ms458 T1 folio 213v) Initial V of Visio, made by two dragons. Goat parchment.
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From Commentary on the Psalms, from Pierre
Lombard (BM Troyes, Ms92 T1 folio100v) Initial D of the Psalm number 52. Goat parchment.
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From Commentary on the Psalms, from Pierre
Lombard (BM Troyes, Ms92 T2 folio70v) Initial D of the Psalm number 109. Goat parchment.
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From the "Très riches Heures du Duc de
Berry"
(Ms.65, Folio182) Resurrection of the Christ. Kid parchment.
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From the Hours
of Nuremberg (Ms. Solger4.4°,
Folio 22r) Initial "D" with the miniature of the dormition of the Virgin. The original, realized in Paris, is now preserved at the Stadtbibliothek of Nuremberg Goat
parchment.
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From "La Somme le Roi"
(London, British Library, Ms. Add. 54180, Folio
5v.) Moses taking the Tables of the Law and hypocrites adoring the golden calf. Goat parchment.
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From the Maciejowski Bible
(New York,
Pierpont Morgan Library, MS.638, Folio28v.) Detail of a page of the Bible representing one of the most famous scene of the Ancient Testament: David against Goliath. Goat parchment.
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From the Maciejowski Bible
(New York,
Pierpont Morgan Library, MS.638, Folio23v.) Detail of a page of the Bible. The ammonite army, leaded by Nahash, laid siege to the town of Yabeth. The king Saul's army goes to the town's aid and scatters the invaders. Goat parchment.
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From the Marquette Bible (Getty Museum,
Ms.Ludwig I 8,V1, Folio 10v) This grand initial "I", for "In principio creavit Deus" (In the beginning God created), is the first page of the Marquette Bible preserved at the Getty Museum. The different events of creation, and the Crucifixion, are represented on medaillons embedded within the initial. Goat
parchment.
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From the Montiéramey Bible (BM
Troyes, Ms28 T2 folio107) Initial T of Tobie, made by two dragons. Goat parchment.
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From the Maciejowski Bible
(New York,
Pierpont Morgan Library, MS.638, Folio29v.) Detail of a page of the Bible. The miniature shows
the battle of David against philistines. The king
Saul promises his daughter if David can slay 100
Philistines. Goat parchment.
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From the Ingeburge
Psalter
(Chantilly, Musée Condé, Ms.1965, Folio 28v) The Ingeburge Psalter is probably the most beautiful example of a transition of the romanesque to the gothic style (softening of the formes, human faces more expressive...). Goat
parchment.
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From the Hours of Anne de Bretagne (folio
115) The Hours of Anne de bretagne contain an impressive
herbarium, illustrating most of the plants of the
medieval gardens. We have here, some white violets
with a dragonfly.
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From the Souvigny
Bible (Moulins, BM, MS., Folio288v.) After a very long absence, the young Tobie comes
back in order to cure the blindness of his father:
Tobit. His mother and other people attend the
stage. Goat parchment.
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From "the
life of St Amand" (Valenciennes,
BM, MS., Folio61r) In order to devalorize some pagan cults venerating animals of the forest, this miniature tells how St Amand, bishop of Maastricht and evangelist, constrained the bear, wich devoured the mule, to carry his luggages. Sheep parchment.
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St Nicholas Initial "S" with the miniature of St Nicholas resuscitating the children from the salting tub of the nasty butcher. Sheep parchment.
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From the book
"Moralia in Job" (Tours, BM; MS.321,
Folio248v.) This initial "Q", like most of the ones
of the XIIth century, shows an abounding scenery
where plants are mixing with fantastic creatures. Sheep parchment.
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From the book
"Moralia in Job" (Tours, BM; MS.321,
Folio 029v.) Initial "Q" using the classic theme of St Michael bringing down the dragon. Goat
parchment.
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From "A
life of St Louis"
(Bibl. Ste Geneviève, Ms.782, Folio 327) Historiated initial of St Louis holding a sceptre and a model of the holy chapel. Sheep parchment.
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From the Hours
of Ruskin (Ms. Ludwig
IX3; 83.ML.99, Folio 37v) Initial "D" with the miniature of the annunciation to the Virgin. This is an example of a complete illuminated manuscript (Initial with miniature, calligraphy and decorated margins). Goat
parchment.
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From the Averbode "Evangéliaire"
(Université de Liège, MS.363,Folio17) This nativity is divided in two parts. Goat
parchment.
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From a german
cut off leaf (Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett) This representation of St Michael bringing down the dragon is superbly made of fuid curves over geometrical patterns, accentuating the motion effects. Sheep parchment.
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From the Aberdeen Bestiary (Aberdeen University Library MS 24,
Folio14v.) Two wild goats lock horns during a confrontation. Sheep parchment.
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From the Aberdeen Bestiary (Aberdeen University Library MS 24,
Folio14r.) Majestic goat scratching its head. Sheep parchment.
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