Alumina is a quarterly Italian magazine specializing in illuminated manuscripts. It is written by specialists and academics in order to offer a deep exploration into the fascinating history of illumination.
Facsimile Finder shares the same laudable laudable mission as this prestigious magazine. Through a combination of the quality of information provided by Alumina and the reach of our blog, we are pleased to be able to offer focus, depth, and original insight into the world of illuminated manuscripts.
Enjoy this Alumina article about the Vaticinia Pontificum!
Produced in the 1430s, the Vaticinia Pontificum is generally considered one of the most enduring works of propaganda connected to the Papacy.
Fans of Dante’s Divine Comedy, we have little treat for you: enjoy this short reading about the Ms. 1002 held in the Biblioteca Angelica.
Fellow book lovers, enjoy this fantastic article from Alumina where you will be given an interesting account on the figure of the unicorn in miniatures.
Check out this article about one of the most beloved Italian poets, Francesco Petrarch, considered to be the founder of Humanism. What are you waiting for? Start reading!
Did you know that the Valenciennes Apocalypse is the oldest illustrated manuscript of the Apocalypse that has come down to us? Check out this Alumina article for more information!
Here is an Alumina article about the magnificent Codex Manesse, very possibly the most representative manuscript of German miniature.
Enjoy this week’s article regarding a masterpiece of Flemish Renaissance: the Grimani Breviary, illuminated by masters of the like of Alexander Bening and Simon Bening.
A fan of Ottonian art? Then we have the manuscript just for you! Dive into Alumina’s interesting article about the Codex Aureus of Echternach.
Take a minute to read this Alumina article about a lavish Gothic masterpiece: De Lisle Psalter. Made in the 14th century, it is a preeminent example of English Gothic illumination.
Check out another interesting Alumina article regarding Emperor Frederick II and his passion for the art of falconry to which he even dedicated a treatise!