Bible Manuscripts Engagement Diary 2000: Treasures of Christianity in the British Library

Religion & Spirituality

Scot McKendrick

Christian Books & Bibles

British Library Publishing

The period from 1400 to 1550 was a glorious era for European manuscript painting. Even after Gutenberg's invention of movable-type printing in around 1450, the demand for luxurious illuminated manuscripts continued well into the 16th century, with the leading studios in Italy, France and Flanders producing some of the finest works of art of the period. The British Library's fine collection of 15th- and 16th-century manuscripts contains some of the outstanding surviving works from Flanders. Examples from the last great epoch of Flemish illumination, c.1475-1550, include the work of most of the major illuminators active after 1470 and an extensive holding of manuscript paintings by Simon Bening, one of the great Flemish book painters.
This book contains over 140 reproductions of manuscript paintings from this rich tradition, selected and with an introduction by one of the British Library's expert curators, Scot McKendrick. The book offers an unparalleled opportunity to see a wide range of examples from these precious manuscripts, many of which will never have been seen before. The book will have great visual appeal for those unfamiliar with the subject, as well as providing an excellent source of reference to specialists.

Flemish Illuminated Manuscripts 1400-1550

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

The British Library

Illuminated manuscripts collected by the kings and queens of England from the 9th to the 16th century form the heart of a unique and visually stunning collection held by the British Library. A key figure in the formation of the collection is King Edward IV (1461C1483), who commissioned luxury manuscripts decorated with his arms. Subsequent monarchs added to this library, which was given to the nation by George II in 1757. Over 150 examples from this exceptional collection are presented in this catalogue which accompanies a major British Library exhibition of the same name. These manuscripts contain paintings produced by some of the finest artists of the Middle Ages and together provide the most vivid surviving source for understanding royal identity, moral and religious beliefs, learning, faith and international politics. The catalogue features a full-page entry of around 750 words on each manuscript included, as well as three illustrated essays which explore the wider history and cont

Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination

British Library

Codex Sinaiticus: New Perspectives on the Ancient Biblical Manuscript

Hendrickson s

This volume covers a wide range of topics that bear on the textual criticism of the Greek Bible including: the relationship between Jewish scribal culture and early Christian literary practices; Greek biblical texts uncovered in the Judean Desert; the New Testament minuscule tradition; and New Testament biblical papyri. Fresh studies are presented of the Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Bazae, and Codex Alexandrinus. Featuring contributions from an international group of biblical scholars, this work represents a significant contribution to the history and study of the Greek Bible.

The Bible As Book: The Transmission of the Greek Text

Orlaith O'Sullivan

Oak Knoll Pr

This comprehensive and richly illustrated catalogue focuses on the finest illustrated manuscripts produced in Europe during the great epoch in Flemish illumination. During this aesthetically fertile period - beginning in 1467 with the reign of the Burgundian duke Charles the Bold and ending in 1561 with the death of the artist Simon Bening - the art of book painting was raised to a new level of sophistication.Sharing inspiration with the celebrated panel painters of the time, illuminators achieved astonishing innovations in the handling of colour, light, texture, and space, creating a naturalistic style that would dominate tastes throughout Europe for nearly a century. Focusing on the notable artists of the period - Simon Marmion, the Vienna Master of Mary of Burgundy, Gerard David, Gerard Horenbout, Bening, and others - the catalogue examines both devotional and secular manuscript illumination within a broad context.

ILLUMINATING THE RENAISSANCE: THE TRIUMPH OF FLEMISH MANUSCRIPT PAINTING IN EUROPE

Thomas Kren

Royal Academy/J. Paul Getty Museum

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