On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
The Story of Faksimile Verlag, Publisher of Fine Facsimile Editions – part 1
In the age of digital revolution, facsimile editions make it possible for the reader to stop for a moment, leaving behind the information overload of the everyday life. The facsimile making process thus aims at offering a glimpse of eternity, bringing reading back to its ancient dimension of silence and contemplation. So, sit back and enjoy the story of Faksimile Verlag!
A Green Thumb – Pietro Antonio Michiel
Here is a brief description of Pietro Antonio Michiel's 'Erbario' just for you. The work outlines the botanical sciences of the time providing a number of illustrations, possibly made by the skillful hand of the painter Domenico Dalle Greche.
The Making of the Dead Sea Copper Scroll Facsimile Edition
The only known scroll inscribed on metal, almost 2,000 years ago, has been the protagonist of a long and painstaking facsimile-making process. It took more than 40 years of work on its analysis and restoration, and now, thanks to high-tech tools the facsimile is finally ready. An article written by Facsimile Editions describes the adventure to the discovery of this work of art and the making of its facsimile.
Cambrai Apocalypse Facsimile Ready and So Are We
Shout out to all Carolingian art lovers! We have a little something for you, hot off the presses. We present to you the facsimile of the Cambrai Apocalypse: a 1100 years old manuscript which has survived time in remarkably good conditions.
Bayeux Tapestry: the Latest Addition to the World of Facsimiles
As you lovely readers may have heard, the Bayeux Tapestry facsimile production is over, finally. Here is a few things you should know about the original and its facsimile!
The Da Costa Book of Hours
The Da Costa Hours is a testimony of a shining moment and extreme splendour for the miniature Flemish tradition, which reached its climax in the early 16th century.
A Day at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (with a surprise)
Last week, in exactly 21 hours, I traveled to the BnF in Paris, browsed a wonderful Italian Renaissance manuscript, learned some interesting facts on digitization, had lunch, and took a pleasant walk along the Seine. Finally, at 1:00AM, I was back home. Here’s the report on my day at the BnF.
Breslau Psalter Facsimile Announced
It's happening. The Breslau Psalter is, as we speak, starting a long and painstaking process which in the summer of next year will enrich the world of facsimiles with a truly beautiful facsimile edition of a Gothic masterpiece.
New Video: Gradual of Gisela von Kerssenbrock Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Gradual of Gisela von Kerssenbrock in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Müller & Schindler Announces Facsimile Edition of the Travels of Jean de Mandeville
The new year comes with fresh and exciting news in the world of facsimiles! Just a few days ago the facsimile edition of one of the most interesting manuscripts of travel literature was announced: it's the Travels of Jean de Mandeville.
A Trip Along the Silk Road (Exhibition)
A brief report just for you from my preview of the spectacular Via della Seta Exhibition at Palazzo Quirinale in Rome, opening December 6, 2016 and closing February 27, 2017. The exhibition analyzes the role of cartography, giving prominence to one of the most superb maps that ever reached modern times: the Fra Mauro map.
Adeva Proudly Presents the Wiener Moamyn Facsimile Edition
The Vienna Moamyn, a true masterpiece, written in collaboration with Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, master of western falconry literature. Join us in the discovery of this medieval work of art and its outstanding quality.
Mapping the End of the World
A brief discussion of the maps in Huntington Library HM 83, a fifteenth-century manuscript made in Lübeck, Germany, which show in stages what was thought would happen to the world during the Apocalypse.
Christmas in the Sistine Chapel: the Missal of the Nativity
Christmas is coming, and we would like to celebrate it with the history of the extraordinary Missal of the Nativity.
Pierre Sala Back to Lyon, 500 Years Later
From now until the 25 January, "Pierre Sala’s Little Book of Love" is on display in the "Lyon Renaissance Arts et Humanisme" exhibition in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.