Illuminated manuscripts – the world’s first picture books! To see some stunning images (I absolutely LOVE looking at illuminated manuscripts), please click below!
- Collect Britain
- Koninklijke Bibliotheek and Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum
- New York Public Library
- Flickr search results
Another fascinating link is to the St. John’s Bible project. This is a work in progress to recreate the entire Bible in illuminated manuscripts. They’re not cheap, but that’s because you’re pretty much investing in a work of art. My mom actually has all the books that are completed so far, so I’ve seen them in person. They are breathtaking! Visit the site to see the pictures, but also to read about the process, because that is equally interesting.
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I'm Lindsey, and thanks so much for stopping by Suspension of Disbelief.
Now see, every time I stop by, you’re reminding me of my trip to Dublin! LOL During part of the afternoon I spent at Trinity College I got to see the Book of Kells exhibit, before you’re let in to see the actual book (so gorgeous) you go through a whole museum exhibit on illuminated manuscripts and how they were done. It’s amazing what they could do with the tools they were given!
JL
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