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  • A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders; the recto contains a six-line historiated initial “S” depicting the head of Christ, the symbol of the “agnus dei” (lamb of God) in the margin, and two two-line decorated initials all in red and blue inks.
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    Agnus Dei (Book of Hours)

    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders; the recto contains a six-line historiated initial “S” depicting the head of Christ, the symbol of the “agnus dei” (lamb of God) in the margin, and two two-line decorated initials all in red and blue inks.
    Date Created
    1470/1480
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders; the recto contains a six-line historiated initial “S” depicting the head of Christ, the symbol of the “agnus dei” (lamb of God) in the margin, and two two-line decorated initials all in red and blue inks.
  • A vellum leaf containing the partial text of 1 Kings (1 Samuel). The text contains an illuminated zoomorphic initial “F” with a long marginal extender. There is also a decorated letter beginning the first chapter of 1 Kings (1 Samuel).
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    Bible: 1 Kings

    A vellum leaf containing the partial text of 1 Kings (1 Samuel). The text contains an illuminated zoomorphic initial “F” with a long marginal extender. There is also a decorated letter beginning the first chapter of 1 Kings (1 Samuel).
    Date Created
    1215/1225
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf containing the partial text of 1 Kings (1 Samuel). The text contains an illuminated zoomorphic initial “F” with a long marginal extender. There is also a decorated letter beginning the first chapter of 1 Kings (1 Samuel).
  • A vellum leaf containing the text of Luke 1:46-55 and featuring decorative initial letters.
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    Bible: Luke 1

    A vellum leaf containing the text of Luke 1:46-55 and featuring decorative initial letters.
    Date Created
    1200/1299
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf containing the text of Luke 1:46-55 and featuring decorative initial letters.
  • A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 2:1-11 and featuring decorative initial letters.
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    Bible: Matthew 2

    A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 2:1-11 and featuring decorative initial letters.
    Date Created
    1200/1299
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 2:1-11 and featuring decorative initial letters.
  • A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 5-7, written in Gothic script.
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    Bible: Matthew 5-7

    A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 5-7, written in Gothic script.
    Date Created
    1235/1245
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf containing the text of Matthew 5-7, written in Gothic script.
  • A vellum leaf from a Latin Book of Hours. The leaf contains 1/4 panel borders, 1-line and 2-line decoratored initials, and decorated line endings all of liquid gold and tempera.
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    Book of Hours

    A vellum leaf from a Latin Book of Hours. The leaf contains 1/4 panel borders, 1-line and 2-line decoratored initials, and decorated line endings all of liquid gold and tempera.
    Date Created
    1505/1515
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf from a Latin Book of Hours. The leaf contains 1/4 panel borders, 1-line and 2-line decoratored initials, and decorated line endings all of liquid gold and tempera.
  • A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours which includes a fully illuminated and historiated border of red and blue inks and an eight-line historiated initial “0”.
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    Book of Hours

    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours which includes a fully illuminated and historiated border of red and blue inks and an eight-line historiated initial “0”.
    Date Created
    1470/1480
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours which includes a fully illuminated and historiated border of red and blue inks and an eight-line historiated initial “0”.
  • A decorative woodcut header featuring a pair of horn players flanking a cherub's head and an initial letter "Y" decorated with floral and fish designs.
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    Decorative page header and initial letter "Y"

    A decorative woodcut header featuring a pair of horn players flanking a cherub's head and an initial letter "Y" decorated with floral and fish designs.
    Date Issued or Published
    1640
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A decorative woodcut header featuring a pair of horn players flanking a cherub's head and an initial letter "Y" decorated with floral and fish designs.
  • A leaf from an epistolary featuring musical annotation and the text of Matthew 27:60-64.
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    Epistolary: Matthew 27

    A leaf from an epistolary featuring musical annotation and the text of Matthew 27:60-64.
    Date Created
    1545/1555
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A leaf from an epistolary featuring musical annotation and the text of Matthew 27:60-64.
  • An engraved headpiece to the first, seventh, and thirteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of cherubim holding a crown of thorns above an interwoven pair of initials ("SL") which sit above a laurel crown and crossed palm fronds. Above the scene is a banner with the Latin motto, "est lauros palmasque Super" (It [Crown of thorns] is above laurels and palms).
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    Est lauros palmasque Super

    Chauveau, François, 1613-1676
    An engraved headpiece to the first, seventh, and thirteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of cherubim holding a crown of thorns above an interwoven pair of initials ("SL") which sit above a laurel crown and crossed palm fronds. Above the scene is a banner with the Latin motto, "est lauros palmasque Super" (It [Crown of thorns] is above laurels and palms).
    Date Issued or Published
    1658
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    An engraved headpiece to the first, seventh, and thirteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of cherubim holding a crown of thorns above an interwoven pair of initials ("SL") which sit above a laurel crown and crossed palm fronds. Above the scene is a banner with the Latin motto, "est lauros palmasque Super" (It [Crown of thorns] is above laurels and palms).
  • A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
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    Initial Letter "C"

    Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Date Issued or Published
    1547
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
  • A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
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    Initial Letter "C"

    Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Date Issued or Published
    1547
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
  • A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Still image

    Initial Letter "C"

    Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Date Issued or Published
    1547
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.
  • A woodcut initial letter "M" featuring a symetrical plant design.
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    Initial Letter "M"

    A woodcut initial letter "M" featuring a symetrical plant design.
    Date Issued or Published
    1640
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "M" featuring a symetrical plant design.
  • A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Still image

    Initial Letter "S"

    Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543
    A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.
    Date Issued or Published
    1547
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.
  • A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting a trio of figures leaning agains and through the letter.
    Still image

    Initial Letter A

    A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting a trio of figures leaning agains and through the letter.
    Date Issued or Published
    1529
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting a trio of figures leaning agains and through the letter.
  • A woodcut initial letter "E" depicting a pair of battling figures, one with a staff and one with a shield and sword.
    Still image

    Initial Letter E

    A woodcut initial letter "E" depicting a pair of battling figures, one with a staff and one with a shield and sword.
    Date Issued or Published
    1528
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "E" depicting a pair of battling figures, one with a staff and one with a shield and sword.
  • An initial letter "E" printed in red ink.
    Still image

    Initial Letter E

    An initial letter "E" printed in red ink.
    Date Issued or Published
    1506-02-03
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    An initial letter "E" printed in red ink.
  • A woodcut initial letter "I" depicting a pair of naked figures holding poles or spears.
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    Initial Letter I

    A woodcut initial letter "I" depicting a pair of naked figures holding poles or spears.
    Date Issued or Published
    1529
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "I" depicting a pair of naked figures holding poles or spears.
  • An initial letter "M" printed in red ink.
    Still image

    Initial Letter M

    An initial letter "M" printed in red ink.
    Date Issued or Published
    1506-02-03
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    An initial letter "M" printed in red ink.
  • A woodcut initial letter "V" depicting a horse or hound head with plant decorations.
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    Initial Letter V

    A woodcut initial letter "V" depicting a horse or hound head with plant decorations.
    Date Issued or Published
    1529
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "V" depicting a horse or hound head with plant decorations.
  • A vellum leaf featuring a liturgical calendar with decorative text, initial letters, and three-sided border all in red and blue inks.
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    Liturgical Calendar

    A vellum leaf featuring a liturgical calendar with decorative text, initial letters, and three-sided border all in red and blue inks.
    Date Created
    1495/1505
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf featuring a liturgical calendar with decorative text, initial letters, and three-sided border all in red and blue inks.
  • A leaf featuring liturgical prayers surrounded by a historiated boarder, including the image of a woman and an angel.
    Text

    Liturgical prayers

    A leaf featuring liturgical prayers surrounded by a historiated boarder, including the image of a woman and an angel.
    Date Created
    1100/1599
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A leaf featuring liturgical prayers surrounded by a historiated boarder, including the image of a woman and an angel.
  • An engraved headpiece to the sixth, twelfth, and eighteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting interwoven initials (SL) within a glowing crown of thorns, flanked by four cherubs, with a banner below featuring the Latin motto, "qua radiat pupugit" (that which shines, prunctured).
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    Qua radiat pupugit

    Chauveau, François, 1613-1676
    An engraved headpiece to the sixth, twelfth, and eighteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting interwoven initials (SL) within a glowing crown of thorns, flanked by four cherubs, with a banner below featuring the Latin motto, "qua radiat pupugit" (that which shines, prunctured).
    Date Issued or Published
    1658
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    An engraved headpiece to the sixth, twelfth, and eighteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting interwoven initials (SL) within a glowing crown of thorns, flanked by four cherubs, with a banner below featuring the Latin motto, "qua radiat pupugit" (that which shines, prunctured).
  • A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders, two- and five-line decorated initials, and an angel in the margin of the recto showing wounds on his hands and feet all in red and blue inks.
    Text

    Wounds of Christ (Book of Hours)

    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders, two- and five-line decorated initials, and an angel in the margin of the recto showing wounds on his hands and feet all in red and blue inks.
    Date Created
    1470/1480
    Collection
    Collection of illuminated manuscript leaves
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders, two- and five-line decorated initials, and an angel in the margin of the recto showing wounds on his hands and feet all in red and blue inks.
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