Jessica's Bible Art Gallery

An 8-volume illuminated New Testament. Originally commissioned in 1430, but the majority of the illustrations were not completed until Mathis Gerung was commissioned to complete the illustrations between 1530-32.

13 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2009

A Renaissance devotional book containing such elements as a Calendar, Gospel Lessons, Hours of the Cross, etc. Illustrated by Jean Poyer c. 1500 AD

27 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2009

The Maciejowski or Morgan Bible was created around 1260 AD and illustrates Genesis through David in story-book fashion. The original captions were in Latin, but later translated into Persian and Judeo-Persian in the margins.

23 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2009

The Prayer Book of Claude de France is a richly-illustrated miniature prayer book (text in Latin) made the french queen Claude in Tours, France (c. 1517)

11 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2009

A medieval Spanish commentary on the Apocalypse by the monk Beatus of Liébana (c. 1220 AD)

9 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2009

A medievial manuscript from c. 1000AD containing the Book of Revelation and a Gospel Lectionary. Illustrations include considerable use of gold and silver leaf.

45 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2009

This Latin manuscript was from England, probably London, c.1260
Style: Tempera colors, gold leaf, and colored washes on parchment.
Each page contained a brief passage from the Apocalypse, a brief commentary, and a half page illustration. (MS. LUDWIG III 1)

77 files, last one added on Apr 04, 2009

Contains the text of the Book of Revelation, with a commentary and detailed vivid illustrations. It was written in French in England circa 1260 AD.

7 files, last one added on Apr 03, 2009

20 files, last one added on Apr 12, 2009