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Giulia is the Editor-in-Chief of Bookplate, the official magazine of Facsimile Finder. She keeps a keen eye on the latest news in the world of illuminated manuscript facsimiles.

An illuminated and gory Halloween

October 26, 2012September 11, 2017Giulia

Halloween is here and you still don’t have a costume? Fear not! Here at Facsimile Finder we have the answer to all your problems!

Heaven, Hell, and Dying Well. Exhibition at the Getty Museum

September 19, 2012October 15, 2015Giulia

The Afterlife has always been a fascinating subject for Men. The exhibition at the Getty Museum explores this recurrent theme with the illustrations of Simon Marmion.

Kitab al-Diryaq: the most ancient theriaca recipes

August 17, 2012September 11, 2017Giulia

An Arabic guide to medicine, stoking up remedies from the greatest Greek medics and recounting anecdotes, all decorated in the beautiful arabic style.

The Flemish manuscripts and the Renaissance painters

July 29, 2012October 15, 2015Giulia

Flemish manuscripts’ painters created some of the most stunning works of art of the Renaissance: with decorations all over, play of the light, and new tridimensional figures they transformed the illustrated page.

Les Triomphes de Petrarque: a richly illuminated French translation of Petrarch

June 27, 2012September 11, 2017Giulia

The School of Rouen created this masterpiece, unique for the sheer number of miniatures.

Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination (exhibition at the British Library)

June 21, 2012October 15, 2015Giulia

Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination is the British Library’s first major exhibition to bring together the Library’s Royal collection, between the 9th and 16th centuries. This dazzling exhibition will debunk the myth that these were ‘the Dark Ages’ by showcasing beautiful artistic artifacts. Curated by Dr Scot McKendrick, Head of History and Classical Studies, […]