AluminaPage 3

AluminaAlumina 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.

L’Epistre Othéa by Christine de Pizan

Alumina

Why not take a minute to read a brief description of the work of an extraordinary woman and poet? We are talking about Christine de Pizan, author of L’Epistre Othéa and Livre de la Cité des Dames.

A Green Thumb – Pietro Antonio Michiel

Alumina

Here is a brief description of Pietro Antonio Michiel’s ‘Erbario’ just for you. The work outlines the botanical sciences of the time providing a number of illustrations, possibly made by the skillful hand of the painter Domenico Dalle Greche.

The Da Costa Book of Hours

Alumina

The Da Costa Hours is a testimony of a shining moment and extreme splendour for the miniature Flemish tradition, which reached its climax in the early 16th century.

/