On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
Quirky Shaped Manuscript – St. Valentine’s Day
Medieval artists knew how to have fun with manuscripts, so celebrate St. Valentine's day taking a few minutes to enjoy the Chansonnier de Jean de Montchenu.
Treasures of the Past: the Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 9
Illuminated medieval manuscripts are to be considered as real and unique treasures of the past: facsimile editions have made it possible to actually have these magnificent works of art faithfully reproduced and easily accessible, to the great delight of scholars, bibliophiles, and layman but passionate readers.
New Video: Lindisfarne Gospels Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Lindisfarne Gospels in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Valenciennes Apocalypse
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!
Binding, Paper, Commentary: the Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 8
Deciding on the right binding, choosing the most appropriate paper and having a complete commentary volume written by scholars and experts are also crucial issues when making a facsimile edition. Let’s have a closer look at these matters.
New Video: Morgan Crusader’s Bible Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Morgan Crusader’s Bible in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
The Discovery of Love – Codex Manesse
Here is an Alumina article about the magnificent Codex Manesse, very possibly the most representative manuscript of German miniature.
New Video: Luttrell Psalter Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Luttrell Psalter in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Aratea Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Aratea in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Lorsch Gospels Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Lorsch Gospels in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Happy Holidays!
Is that time of the year again, so we'd like to wish you all happy holidays Facsimile Finder style!
New Video: Psalterium Sancti Ruperti Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Psalterium Sancti Ruperti in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Challenges and Magic: Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 7
True, making a quality facsimile is a challenging process, but there is something special and even magic in seeing the sumptuous features of magnificent ancient manuscripts faithfully reproduced in a modern printed book.
New Video: Bedford Hours Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Bedford Hours in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Book Altar of Philip the Good Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Book Altar of Philip the Good in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?