On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
The Renaissance of Leonardo, Five Hundred Years Later
If you are a Leonardo enthusiast, 2019 is the perfect year to unravel the mysteries surrounding his genius. To mark the 500th anniversary since his death, museums and venues all over the world are celebrating his work with dozens of events and exhibitions. Here is a selection of our favorites.
The Star of the Renaissance, Isabella d’Este Gonzaga
Today's Alumina Article deepens the figure of Isabella d’Este Gonzaga, the Reinassance princess legendary for her art collection and education.
New Video: Codex Fejérváry-Mayer Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Codex Fejérv´ry-Mayer in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Drogo Sacramentary Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Drogo Sacramentary in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Illuminating the future: the Vaticinia Pontificum of London
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.
New Video: Losbuch in Deutschen Reimpaaren Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Losbuch in Deutschen Reimpaaren in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
The Vyšehrad Codex: a milestone in the history of the Czech Republic
The Vysehrad Codex is a Latin coronation Gospel Book, considered the most critical and valuable manuscript kept in Bohemia. It is a unique testimony of the Romanesque time and the oldest document related to the Czech environment.
New Video: Vatican Book of Hours from the Circle of Jean Bourdichon Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Vatican Book of Hours from the Circle of Jean Bourdichon in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: De Aetatibus Mundi Imagines Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the De Aetatibus Mundi Imagines in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Codex Borgia Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Codex Borgia in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Codex Purpureus Rossanensis Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Marian Homilies Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Marian Homilies in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Poem of Praise for King Robert of Anjou Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Poem of Praise for King Robert of Anjou in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Barberini Exultet Roll Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Barberini Exultet Roll in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Legends of Saint Margaret and Saint Agnes Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Legends of Saint Margaret and Saint Agnes in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?