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Background imageRecto Collection: Initial F: Saint Michael and the Dragon; Cistercian antiphonal

Initial F: Saint Michael and the Dragon; Cistercian antiphonal, about 1260-1270

Background imageRecto Collection: Young Men and Women Outdoors; Historia de duobus amantibus

Young Men and Women Outdoors; Historia de duobus amantibus, about 1460-1470

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial C: The Nativity; Prayer Book, about 1470-1480. Creator: Workshop of Valentine Noh

Initial C: The Nativity; Prayer Book, about 1470-1480. Creator: Workshop of Valentine Noh
Initial C: The Nativity; Prayer Book, about 1470-1480

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial C: The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; Prayer Book

Initial C: The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; Prayer Book, about 1470-1480

Background imageRecto Collection: Chess Problem, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown

Chess Problem, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Chess Problem, late 14th century. Additional Info:Book of Chess Problems

Background imageRecto Collection: Job Speaking to a Friend; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430. Creator: Unknown

Job Speaking to a Friend; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430. Creator: Unknown
Job Speaking to a Friend; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430

Background imageRecto Collection: Alchandreus Presents His Work to a King, about 1405. Creator: Unknown

Alchandreus Presents His Work to a King, about 1405. Creator: Unknown
Alchandreus Presents His Work to a King, about 1405

Background imageRecto Collection: A Pope Flanked by Two Cardinals; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430. Creator: Unknown

A Pope Flanked by Two Cardinals; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430. Creator: Unknown
A Pope Flanked by Two Cardinals; Livre de Bonnes Meurs, about 1430

Background imageRecto Collection: Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic, about 1405. Creator: Unknown

Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic, about 1405. Creator: Unknown
Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic, about 1405. Additional Info:Boethius leans forward in his imposing chair to instruct the young boy who sits on a stool at his feet

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial M: Portrait of Lactantius, about 1456. Creator: Ser Ricciardo di Nanni

Initial M: Portrait of Lactantius, about 1456. Creator: Ser Ricciardo di Nanni
Initial M: Portrait of Lactantius, about 1456

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with the Arrest of Achior; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg

Border with the Arrest of Achior; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Initial D; Crohin-La Fontaine Hours

Decorated Initial D; Crohin-La Fontaine Hours, about 1480-1485 ?

Background imageRecto Collection: Canon Table Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Canon Table Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Canon Table Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with Jeremiah before Johoiakim; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brand

Border with Jeremiah before Johoiakim; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: The English Besieging La Rochelle; Chroniques (Book Three)

The English Besieging La Rochelle; Chroniques (Book Three), about 1480-1483

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with Job Mocked by His Wife and Tormented by Two Devils

Border with Job Mocked by His Wife and Tormented by Two Devils; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: The Soldiers of Brabant Entering Ravenstein; Chroniques (Book Three)

The Soldiers of Brabant Entering Ravenstein; Chroniques (Book Three), about 1480-1483

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with the Sacrifice of Isaac; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg

Border with the Sacrifice of Isaac; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Getty Epistles

Decorated Text Page; Getty Epistles, about 1528-1530. Additional Info:Blossoms strewn on a gold ground surround the opening text of the preface to Saint Paul's Epistles

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial Q: David Before Saul; Psalter, after 1205. Creator: Master of Ingeborg Psalter

Initial Q: David Before Saul; Psalter, after 1205. Creator: Master of Ingeborg Psalter
Initial Q: David Before Saul; Psalter, after 1205. Additional Info:Jealous of David's popularity at court following his defeat of Goliath, King Saul draws his sword against the young David

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial D: Christ Enthroned; Psalter, after 1205. Creator: Master of Ingeborg Psalter

Initial D: Christ Enthroned; Psalter, after 1205. Creator: Master of Ingeborg Psalter
Initial D: Christ Enthroned; Psalter, after 1205. Additional Info:Within an initial D, Christ, flanked by angels, sits on a throne with a small figure, bent over in submission, under each foot

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir

Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Creators: Malnazar, Aghap'ir
Decorated Incipit Page, 1637-1638. Additional Info:Bible

Background imageRecto Collection: Alexander and the Niece of Artaxerxes III

Alexander and the Niece of Artaxerxes III, about 1470-1475

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with the Creation of Birds and Fishes, about 1525-1530. Creator: Simon Bening

Border with the Creation of Birds and Fishes, about 1525-1530. Creator: Simon Bening
Border with the Creation of Birds and Fishes; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial D: The Fool with Two Demons; Psalter

Initial D: The Fool with Two Demons; Psalter, after 1205

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial D: Noah Directing the Construction of the Ark; Antiphonal

Initial D: Noah Directing the Construction of the Ark; Antiphonal, about 1495-1510

Background imageRecto Collection: Tondal Suffers a Seizure at Dinner; Les Visions du chevalier Tondal

Tondal Suffers a Seizure at Dinner; Les Visions du chevalier Tondal, 1475

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial B: The Trinity, about 1460-1470. Creator: Taddeo Crivelli

Initial B: The Trinity, about 1460-1470. Creator: Taddeo Crivelli
Initial B: The Trinity, about 1460-1470. Cutting from a gradual

Background imageRecto Collection: Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, La Passion de nostre seigneur ihesus christ, about 1480-1490

Background imageRecto Collection: Abraham and the Three Angels; Spinola Hours

Abraham and the Three Angels; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520

Background imageRecto Collection: Border with Scenes from the Life of Saint John; Spinola Hours

Border with Scenes from the Life of Saint John; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520

Background imageRecto Collection: The Crucifixion; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520. Creator: Master of James IV of Scotland

The Crucifixion; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520. Creator: Master of James IV of Scotland
The Crucifixion; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520

Background imageRecto Collection: Moses and the Brazen Serpent; Spinola Hours

Moses and the Brazen Serpent; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1615. Creator: Mesrop of Khizan

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1615. Creator: Mesrop of Khizan
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1615

Background imageRecto Collection: Office of the Dead; Spinola Hours

Office of the Dead; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520. Additional Info:Across from the miniature depicting the last rites and prayers at the deathbed, this illumination shows the Office of the Dead

Background imageRecto Collection: Devils Preaching, about 1440-1450. Creator: Master of the Oxford Hours

Devils Preaching, about 1440-1450. Creator: Master of the Oxford Hours
Devils Preaching, about 1440-1450. Additional Info:Cité de Dieu

Background imageRecto Collection: Canon Table Page; Zeyt'un Gospels, 1256. Creator: T'oros Roslin

Canon Table Page; Zeyt'un Gospels, 1256. Creator: T'oros Roslin
Canon Table Page; Zeyt'un Gospels, 1256

Background imageRecto Collection: Female Martyrs and Saints Worshiping the Lamb of God; Spinola Hours

Female Martyrs and Saints Worshiping the Lamb of God; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520

Background imageRecto Collection: Saint John, shortly after 1053. Creator: Unknown

Saint John, shortly after 1053. Creator: Unknown
Saint John, shortly after 1053

Background imageRecto Collection: The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown

The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown
The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, 1386

Background imageRecto Collection: The Annunciation to the Shepherds, shortly after 1053. Creator: Unknown

The Annunciation to the Shepherds, shortly after 1053. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation to the Shepherds, shortly after 1053

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, 1386

Background imageRecto Collection: The Healing of the Paralytic; The Raising of Lazarus; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown

The Healing of the Paralytic; The Raising of Lazarus; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown
The Healing of the Paralytic; The Raising of Lazarus; Gospel Book, 1386

Background imageRecto Collection: Scenes from the Life of David; Morgan Picture Bible, about 1250. Creator: Unknown

Scenes from the Life of David; Morgan Picture Bible, about 1250. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of David; Morgan Picture Bible, about 1250. Additional Info:This folio tells part of the biblical story of David and his rebellious son Absalom

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Initial D; Sacramentary, first quarter of 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Initial D; Sacramentary, first quarter of 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Initial D; Sacramentary, first quarter of 11th century. Additional Info:This page contains the first line of a prayer for Easter

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140

Background imageRecto Collection: The Annunciation; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown

The Annunciation; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Additional Info:On the left, the archangel Gabriel raises his hand in blessing as he announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the son of God

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Getty Epistles, about 1528-1530. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Text Page; Getty Epistles, about 1528-1530. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Text Page; Getty Epistles, about 1528-1530

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140

Background imageRecto Collection: The Crucifixion; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown

The Crucifixion; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown
The Crucifixion; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Additional Info:In this scene of the Crucifixion, Jesus hangs on the cross, flanked by his mother and Saint John the Evangelist

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140

Background imageRecto Collection: The Ascension; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown

The Ascension; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown
The Ascension; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Additional Info:According to the Bible, Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his Resurrection

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: Christ in Majesty; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown

Christ in Majesty; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Creator: Unknown
Christ in Majesty; Sacramentary, about 1025-1050. Additional Info:A miniature of Christ in Majesty regally introduces the Canon of the Mass in this Ottonian sacramentary

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Additional Info:Facing a portrait of Saint Luke across a double-page spread, the decorated incipit page heralds the opening of his Gospel

Background imageRecto Collection: The French King at Court, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown

The French King at Court, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown
The French King at Court, about 1460-1470

Background imageRecto Collection: The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown

The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
The Baptism of Christ; Gospel Book, late 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: Initial A: David Playing the Psaltery; Gradual, about 1460-1480. Creator: Unknown

Initial A: David Playing the Psaltery; Gradual, about 1460-1480. Creator: Unknown
Initial A: David Playing the Psaltery; Gradual, about 1460-1480

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Initial V, late 15th or early 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Initial V, late 15th or early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Initial V, late 15th or early 16th century

Background imageRecto Collection: A King at Court, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown

A King at Court, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown
A King at Court, about 1460-1470

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: A Messenger Delivering a Letter, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown

A Messenger Delivering a Letter, about 1460-1470. Creator: Unknown
A Messenger Delivering a Letter, about 1460-1470

Background imageRecto Collection: Pentecost; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Pentecost; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Pentecost; Gospel Book, late 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505

Background imageRecto Collection: The Agony in the Garden; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown

The Agony in the Garden; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
The Agony in the Garden; Gospel Book, late 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: The Nativity and The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Benedictional

The Nativity and The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Benedictional, about 1030-1040

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Gospel Book, about 1504-1505

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Text Page; Gospel Book, early 13th century

Background imageRecto Collection: The Entry into Jerusalem; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown

The Entry into Jerusalem; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown
The Entry into Jerusalem; Benedictional, about 1030-1040

Background imageRecto Collection: Saint John the Evangelist surrounded by Seven Angels, about 1340-1350. Creator: Unknown

Saint John the Evangelist surrounded by Seven Angels, about 1340-1350. Creator: Unknown
Saint John the Evangelist surrounded by Seven Angels, about 1340-1350

Background imageRecto Collection: Christ Washing the Apostles Feet; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown

Christ Washing the Apostles Feet; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown
Christ Washing the Apostles Feet; Gospel Book, 1386

Background imageRecto Collection: The Ascension; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown

The Ascension; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown
The Ascension; Benedictional, about 1030-1040

Background imageRecto Collection: Text Page, about 1392-1402. Creator: Unknown

Text Page, about 1392-1402. Creator: Unknown
Text Page, about 1392-1402. Musical notation

Background imageRecto Collection: Text Page, about 1392-1402. Creator: Unknown

Text Page, about 1392-1402. Creator: Unknown
Text Page, about 1392-1402. Musical notation

Background imageRecto Collection: Christ before Pilate; The Flagellation; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown

Christ before Pilate; The Flagellation; Gospel Book, 1386. Creator: Unknown
Christ before Pilate; The Flagellation; Gospel Book, 1386

Background imageRecto Collection: Decorated Incipit Page; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown

Decorated Incipit Page; Benedictional, about 1030-1040. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Incipit Page; Benedictional, about 1030-1040

Background imageRecto Collection: Hosea; Psalter, about 1240-1250. Creator: Unknown

Hosea; Psalter, about 1240-1250. Creator: Unknown
Hosea; Psalter, about 1240-1250

Background imageRecto Collection: The Arrest of Christ; Gospel Book, 1583. Creator: Unknown

The Arrest of Christ; Gospel Book, 1583. Creator: Unknown
The Arrest of Christ; Gospel Book, 1583



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