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Close-up of erased ex libris. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Close-up of erased ex libris. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Large and small initials, rubrics, name of text in red and blue, human face sketched in bottom margin.

Large and small initials, rubrics, name of text in red and blue, human...

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Opening of text. Large puzzle initials, rubric, red daubs and blue marker as placemarkers, marginal notation.

Opening of text. Large puzzle initials, rubric, red daubs and blue mar...

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Opening of legendary with rubrics; spaces reserved for initials.

Opening of legendary with rubrics; spaces reserved for initials.

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Biblical exposition in highly abbreviated script.

Biblical exposition in highly abbreviated script.

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Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Opening of main text, large initial with penwork, small initial and placefinder, name of book in blue and red.  Biblical text written larger than commentary.

Opening of main text, large initial with penwork, small initial and pl...

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Charter pasted into front binding.

Charter pasted into front binding.

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Full-page miniature of Pentecost.  Elaborate full border with human figures

Full-page miniature of Pentecost. Elaborate full border with human fi...

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Command to St. Peter ("feed my sheep").

Command to St. Peter ("feed my sheep").

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Page of text with red 4-line initial.

Page of text with red 4-line initial.

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The Resurrection. - Public domain monumental decor drawing

The Resurrection. - Public domain monumental decor drawing

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Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elaborate borders, with human figures.

Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elabora...

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Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew.  Miniature of Matthew.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew. Miniature of Matthew. Elabor...

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The Nativity. - Public domain dedication image

The Nativity. - Public domain dedication image

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Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials.  Gold initial is decorated with gold.

Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials. Gold initial is de...

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End paper - Public domain illuminated manuscript

End paper - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Opening of gospel of Matthew, with title and miniature of Matthew in elaborate borders.

Opening of gospel of Matthew, with title and miniature of Matthew in e...

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Title and miniature of St. John the Evangelist, both with elaborate framing including human figures.  Opening of text.  1-line gold and blue initials.

Title and miniature of St. John the Evangelist, both with elaborate fr...

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Small miniature of St. Luke.  Very elaborate frame-like border, with statue figures and multi-colored designs.  Opening of text of Luke.

Small miniature of St. Luke. Very elaborate frame-like border, with s...

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Opening of gospel of John, with title and miniature of John in elaborate borders.

Opening of gospel of John, with title and miniature of John in elabora...

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Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

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First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

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Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

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Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia.  Personifications of the winds.  Full gold border.

Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Personifications ...

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Title of work and incipit.

Title of work and incipit.

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Roll, image 19, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 19, illuminated manuscript

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Opening of text, with six medallions showing creation of the world.  Initials and rubrics.

Opening of text, with six medallions showing creation of the world. I...

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Roll, image 4, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 4, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 11, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 11, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 6, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 6, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 8, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 8, illuminated manuscript

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Medallions showing Creation of Adam and Eve; Adam, Eve, and Serpent; God questioning Adam and Eve.

Medallions showing Creation of Adam and Eve; Adam, Eve, and Serpent; G...

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Roll, image 5, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 5, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 9, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 9, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 7, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 7, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 15, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 15, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 10, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 10, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 14, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 14, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 12, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 12, illuminated manuscript

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End of the geneology of the English kings, in the far right column.

End of the geneology of the English kings, in the far right column.

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End of the geneology of the French kings, in the middle column.

End of the geneology of the French kings, in the middle column.

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Roll, image 3, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 3, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 17, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 17, illuminated manuscript

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The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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Opening of gospel of Matthew, with title and miniature of Matthew in elaborate borders.

Opening of gospel of Matthew, with title and miniature of Matthew in e...

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Opening of gospel of John, with title and miniature of John in elaborate borders.

Opening of gospel of John, with title and miniature of John in elabora...

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Full-page miniature of Pentecost.  Elaborate full border with human figures

Full-page miniature of Pentecost. Elaborate full border with human fi...

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Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elaborate borders, with human figures.

Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elabora...

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The Nativity. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

The Nativity. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

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Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew.  Miniature of Matthew.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew. Miniature of Matthew. Elabor...

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Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount. Elaborate full border...

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Small miniature of St. Luke.  Very elaborate frame-like border, with statue figures and multi-colored designs.  Opening of text of Luke.

Small miniature of St. Luke. Very elaborate frame-like border, with s...

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Page of text with red 4-line initial.

Page of text with red 4-line initial.

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Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials.  Gold initial is decorated with gold.

Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials. Gold initial is de...

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Title and miniature of St. John the Evangelist, both with elaborate framing including human figures.  Opening of text.  1-line gold and blue initials.

Title and miniature of St. John the Evangelist, both with elaborate fr...

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: End paper, illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: End paper, illuminated manu...

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Command to St. Peter ("feed my sheep").

Command to St. Peter ("feed my sheep").

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Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia.  Personifications of the winds.  Full gold border.

Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Personifications ...

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First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

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Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

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Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

Full-page miniature, in elaborate full border including human figures.

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Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount. Elaborate full border...

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First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

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Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

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Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia.  Personifications of the winds.  Full gold border.

Map of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Personifications ...

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Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, green, and other colors

Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, gre...

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Evangelist symbols. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Evangelist symbols. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Annunciation and beginning Hours of the Virgin

Annunciation and beginning Hours of the Virgin

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

The earth in the center, surrounded by a tail-biting dog, the moon and its phases, the sun on its orbit, correlated to signs of the zodiac.

The earth in the center, surrounded by a tail-biting dog, the moon and...

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Proverbs, historiated initial, Solomon beating student; decorated prologue initial

Proverbs, historiated initial, Solomon beating student; decorated prol...

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Galatians and prologue, pen-work initials

Galatians and prologue, pen-work initials

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III Kings, historiated initial: Abishag and David, marginal sketch

III Kings, historiated initial: Abishag and David, marginal sketch

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III Kings, historiated initial: Abishag and David, marginal sketch

III Kings, historiated initial: Abishag and David, marginal sketch

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Ruth, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ruth, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Ecclesiastes, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ecclesiastes, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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October-November pages: crushing grapes; slaying hog

October-November pages: crushing grapes; slaying hog

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Virgin and Child; Flagellation - Public domain medieval manuscript

Virgin and Child; Flagellation - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Psalm 26: historiated initial: David holding Candle blessed by Lord

Psalm 26: historiated initial: David holding Candle blessed by Lord

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Ecclesiastes, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ecclesiastes, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Genesis., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Genesis., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Genesis., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Genesis., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Ruth, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ruth, initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Algorismus, historiated initial, Scholar with Compass.

Algorismus, historiated initial, Scholar with Compass.

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The earth in the center, surrounded by a tail-biting dog, the moon and its phases, the sun on its orbit, correlated to signs of the zodiac.

The earth in the center, surrounded by a tail-biting dog, the moon and...

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Algorismus, historiated initial, Scholar with Compass.

Algorismus, historiated initial, Scholar with Compass.

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Numbers, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Numbers, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Joshua, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Joshua, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Amos, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Amos, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Daniel, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Daniel, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Daniel, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Daniel, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Amos, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Amos, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Joshua, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Joshua, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Numbers, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

Numbers, historiated initial - Public domain medieval manuscript

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St. Luke.

St. Luke.

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June page of Calendar

June page of Calendar

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Prayers in another note hand.

Prayers in another note hand.

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Crucifixion, Illuminated medieval manuscript

Crucifixion, Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location).

Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a bo...

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