Medieval Illumination

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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 Illumination10h ago
Monkey riding a #unicorn. psalter and hours, Ghent ca. 1315-1325. Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, W.82, fol. 175r.
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Medieval Illumination1d ago
Snail and strawberries. book of hours, Bruges ca. 1510-1525. Rouen, bibliothèque municipale, ms. 3028, fol. 58v.
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Medieval Illumination2d ago
Mandragora. Tacuinum sanitatis, Rhineland 15th century. BnF, Latin 9333, fol. 37r.
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Medieval Illumination3d ago
Calligraphic falconer. Torah, Germany ca. 1250-1299. BL, Add 21160, fol. 181v.
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Medieval Illumination4d ago
Saint Sebastian and the Dark Rabbit. Légende dorée (French translation of Legenda aurea of Jacobus de Voragine), Bruges ca. 1470. Mâcon, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 3, fol. 160v.
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Medieval Illumination5d ago
Fighting knights, fighting horses. ‘the Rochester Bestiary’, England 13th century. British Library, Royal 12 F XIII, fol. 42v.
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Medieval Illumination6d ago
Sleeping with a #lion cub. ‘The Rutland Psalter’, England ca. 1260. British Library, Add 62925, fol. 53v.
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Medieval IlluminationMar 31
Sad monkey eating a cookie. ‘Oscott Psalter’, England ca. 1265-1270. British Library, Add 50000, fol. 101r.
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Medieval IlluminationMar 30
Suicide of Saul. Bible, England 13th century. Angers, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 9, fol. 62r.
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Medieval IlluminationMar 29
Practical joke. Gorleston Psalter, England 14th century. BL, Add 49622, fol. 119r.
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