Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, MS lat. 9466

The Beginning of the Four Gospels Facsimile Edition

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This exquisite specimen hails from an artistic production center in Bohemia during the early 15th century. Its miniatures, richly adorned with gold and luxurious decorations, display exceptional brilliance in color and feature exquisite marginal embellishments. The stylized and consistent Gothic calligraphy reflects the artistic milieu of King Wenceslas's court in Prague. The meticulous ornamentation of the margins complements both the eight miniatures and the elegant initial letters, with floral motifs, vines, and smaller scenes adorning the edges of the pages, imparting a sense of refinement and delicacy to each one. 

Under Wenceslas IV, Prague emerged as a prominent artistic hub that attracted talents from across Europe, fostering a fusion of styles, including German, Italian, and French Gothic. This blending of influences gave Prague's manuscripts a distinctive identity within the broader context of international Gothic art.

We have 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript "The Beginning of the Four Gospels": Los Cuatro Evangelios facsimile edition, published by Orbis Mediaevalis, 2024

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Los Cuatro Evangelios

Madrid: Orbis Mediaevalis, 2024

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  • Limited Edition: 505 copies
  • Full-size color reproduction of the entire original document, The Beginning of the Four Gospels: the facsimile attempts to replicate the look-and-feel and physical features of the original document; pages are trimmed according to the original format; the binding might not be consistent with the current document binding.

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