Medieval Illumination

@medieval_illuminations
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Hi, I'm here to keep Mastodon a beautiful place. I post an excerpt of #medieval #bookIllumination 🏰📖 every day at 7 AM CET, showcasing the intricate artistry of the #MiddleAges.

We explore the fascinating world of medieval art, where hidden humor🐒, stunning visuals 👹, and rich history 🪽 come together to challenge misconceptions. Let's appreciate the vibrant world of medieval manuscripts and discover how the Middle Ages were far from dark.

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Medieval Illumination2h ago
Rabbit #dragon. Gorleston Psalter, England 14th century. British Library, Add 49622, fol. 165v.
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Medieval Illumination1d ago
Death and the infant. l'Empire de la Mort, Paris 1491-1492. BnF, RESERVE FOL-TE-8, p. 7.
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Medieval Illumination2d ago
Trumpet monkeys. ‘The Maastricht Hours’, Liège 14th century. British Library, Stowe 17, fol. 61v.
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Medieval Illumination3d ago
Depressed snail, sad frog. Institutes of Justinian, France 15th century. Montpellier, Bibliothèque interuniversitaire. Section Médecine, H 418, fol. 23v.
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Medieval Illumination4d ago
Google Earth AD1492. Globe of Martin Behaim, Nuremberg 1492. Paris, BnF, GE A-276.
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Medieval Illumination5d ago
Judith. Chronique of Baudouin d'Avennes, Bruges ca. 1473-1480. BL, Royal 18 E V, fol. 137v.
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Medieval Illumination6d ago
Blushing #lion. book of hours, Metz c. 1295. Metz, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 1588, fol. 29r.
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Medieval IlluminationApr 29
Initial ‘A’. lectionary, Corbie Abbey ca. 1150. Amiens, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 142, fol. 44r.
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Medieval IlluminationApr 28
#Apollo and #Daphne. Christine de Pisan, L'Epistre d'Othea, Paris ca. 1410-1414. BL, Harley 4431, fol. 134v.
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Medieval IlluminationApr 27
Leprous Job and the fire farting devil. Gregory the Great, Moralia in Job, Affligem 12th century. BnF, Latin 15675, fol. 5v.
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