On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
Manuscript of Bible of St. Louis and Its Facsimile Editions
Find out more about the Bible of St. Louis, a 13th century manuscript commissioned by Blanche of Castile for her son Louis IX, king of France. Browse through our facsimiles selection and pick the one for you!
New Video: Pearl Manuscript Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Pearl Manuscript in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Making a Facsimile: Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 6
What are the modern techniques which allow the turning of a unique original illuminated manuscript into a perfect facsimile? How can a faithful to the original copy be achieved, from the use of colors to the application of gold and silver shades?
New Video: Peterborough Psalter in Brussels Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Peterborough Psalter in Brussels in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Flemish Painters – The Grimani Breviary
Enjoy this week's article regarding a masterpiece of Flemish Renaissance: the Grimani Breviary, illuminated by masters of the like of Alexander Bening and Simon Bening.
New Video: Golden Bible – Biblia Pauperum Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Golden Bible - Biblia Pauperum in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Bamberg Apocalypse Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Bamberg Apocalypse in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
From Analog to Digital: Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 5
Photography and digitalization made the greatest changes in the world of facsimiles. But what was the impact of technological advances in the facsimile making process? What kind of changes did they bring forth?
New Video: Dancing Book of Margaret of Austria Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Dancing Book of Margaret of Austria in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
The Library of One of the Greatest Patrons of Art of All Time: Jean de Berry
If you love libraries and medieval manuscripts, check out this article about Jean, Duke of Berry, and his unique library collection.
New Video: Hours of Jeanne d’Evreux Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Book of Kells Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Book of Kells in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
The Golden World – Codex Aureus of Echternach
A fan of Ottonian art? Then we have the manuscript just for you! Dive into Alumina's interesting article about the Codex Aureus of Echternach.
How a Walk in the Woods Can Turn into a Journey through Medieval Mysteries
In occasion of the halloween festivities, join us at the discovery of local medieval legends. If you like the Middle Ages, ghosts, and mysteries, then you've come to the right place!
New Video: Splendor Solis Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Splendor Solis in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?