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1. Page from an illuminated gospel.

Author

Tedesco, Laura

Subjects
*ILLUMINATION of books & manuscripts, *BOOK illustration, *ARCHIVAL materials, *PAINTING, *RELIGIOUS literature
Abstract

The article evaluates the illuminated manuscript "Page from an Illuminated Gospel." The material is a combination of artistic traditions from Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The paintings in the book that portrays scenes from the life of Christ are made on sheets of animal skin and bound in a wooden cover.

Published
2007

2. On the warren.

Author

Woudhuysen, H. R.

Subjects
*PSALTERS, *ILLUMINATION of books & manuscripts, *LITURGIES, *PRAYER books, *MANUSCRIPTS, *BOOK auctions, *MEDIEVAL art, *AUCTIONS, *ARCHIVAL materials, *BOOK illustration
Abstract

Focuses on the Macclesfield Psalter from Shirburn Castle, which Sotheby's are selling on June 22, 2004. Description of the book, including its miniatures of religious scenes from the life of King David; Origins and history; Previous owners; Its links with two other manuscripts of equally outstanding quality and interest, the Gorleston and the Douai psalters; Implications of the rediscovery of the Macclesfield Psalter.

Published
2004

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