On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
New Video: Officiolum of Francesco da Barberino Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Officiolum of Francesco da Barberino in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Papyrus Ani – Book of the Dead
Ever wondered about Egyptian culture of the dead? Well, the Papyrus Ani sheds new light on the religion of Ancient Egypt, find out more!
New Video: Guido de Columnis – The Trojan War Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Guido de Columnis - The Trojan War in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Bayeux Tapestry Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Bayeux Tapestry in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Codex Purpureus Rossanensis – Symbol of an Age
The Codex Purpureus Rossanensis is one of the most ancient and marvelous extant codices purpurei. Recently restored, it is a monumental awe-inspiring masterpiece.
New Video: Missal of Barbara of Brandenburg Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Missal of Barbara of Brandenburg in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Ottonian and Charlemagne’s art: the story of Faksimile Verlag – part 14
We will end our journey through the fascinating world of facsimile by discussing Ottonian and Charlemagne's art, with some interesting examples of manuscripts belonging to these artistic fields. These books couldn't but draw the attention of Faksimile Verlag, which again decided to do homage to those treasures from antiquity by putting on the market their beautiful facsimiles.
New Video: Guta-Sintram Codex Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Guta-Sintram Codex in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Holkham Bible Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Holkham Bible in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Pierre Sala’s Little Book of Love Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Pierre Sala’s Little Book of Love in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
The challenges of Gothic art: the story of Faksimile Verlag – part 13
Gothic illumination is one of the finest in medieval books: that's why it was doubtlessly worth it for Faksimile Verlag to put a great effort into the reproduction of some remarkable representatives of Gothic art.
New Video: Divine Comedy from the Biblioteca Angelica in Rome Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Divine Comedy from the Biblioteca Angelica in Rome in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: St. Peter Pericopes from St. Erentrud Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the St. Peter Pericopes from St. Erentrud in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Middle Ages through the Manuscripts: Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 12
The variety of themes, influences, but also shapes of books from the Middle Ages is truly astounding. When deciding to embark on a project for a new facsimile edition, the publisher was almost spoilt for choice! Let's explore in detail some of the most striking manuscripts that Faksimile Verlag has chosen to reproduce!
A Comedy in Search of an Author
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.