Misc Illuminated

Averroës at the feet of Aristotle
Master of Jacques de Luxemburg From Book of Hours, France, 1465
Moses With Snake From Wenzelsbibel
Cherubim from Ezekiel From the Winchester Bible (12th century)
Fall of Babylon Tapestry From a 14th century tapestry for Louis Duke of Anjou
Fall of Babylon Tapestry From a 14th century tapestry for Louis Duke of Anjou
Hell by the Master of Cathrine of Cleves The Netherlands, 1440
Jerome Distributing Vulgate Bibles From the 9th Century Vivian Bible
Archangel Michael battles demons St. Cathrine Prays from her book of hours Belgium, 1531
Eijah Sent Fire from Heaven From: 15th Century Nuremberg Bible. Colored Woodcut
Mystical Pentecost. The Dove of the Holy Spirit radiates into flames of inspirition, and the fire is transformed into Christ’s blood when it reaches earth. From a life-giving fountain, the apostles partake before setting out to convert the world. Book of Hours (Grades Heures Royales), Paris, 1490.
Mystical Pentecost The Dove of the Holy Spirit radiates into flames of inspirition, and the fire is transformed into Christ’s blood when it reaches earth. From a life-giving fountain, the apostles partake before setting out to convert the world. Book of Hours (Grades Heures Royales), Paris, 1490.
St. Cathrine Prays from her Book of Hours Belgium, 1531. The Book of Hours, a prayer devotional, was one of the most popular medieval books.
St. George and the Dragon by the Master of Guillebert de Mets, c 1430
Annunciation Geoffroy Tory, Paris, Book of Hours, 1525. Woodcut
Two Olive Trees Providing Oil for a Menorah Zechariah’s Vision of the Two Olive Trees providing oil for a menorah. From a Spanish Bible c. 1300AD