Inhabited Initial Collection

Ms 125. Jerome, Epistolae, and other works, f. 5r. Illuminated incipit page with partial border
5979538 Ms 125. Jerome, Epistolae, and other works, f.5r. Illuminated incipit page with partial border and initial of scrolling white vine-stem, the initial [D] showing Jerome Penitent

Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f. 84v. Inhabited initial [N] showing Constantine enthroned
5979534 Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f.84v. Inhabited initial [N] showing Constantine enthroned, North-east Italy, Bologna or Padua

Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan
5979526 Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan, f.266r, Inhabited initial [S] depicting a Bishop

Ms 35. Missal, f. 7r. Decorated Incipit page to Temporal from the First Sunday of Advent to Holy Saturday
5979527 Ms 35. Missal, f.7r. Decorated Incipit page to Temporal from the First Sunday of Advent to Holy Saturday, with inhabited initial [A] of David in prayer, 1460s (parchment) by Marino

Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan
5979524 Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan, f

Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f. 2r. Miniature showing author writing the work
5979533 Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f.2r. Miniature showing author writing the work, a small initial [M] in the top right corner, with illuminated border and unidentified arms

Ms 139. Augustine, De cura pro mortuis gerenda, in Italian transl. Della cura che ci debba avere per i morti, f. 1r
5979467 Ms 139. Augustine, De cura pro mortuis gerenda, in Italian transl. Della cura che ci debba avere per i morti, f.1r

Ms 141. John Cassian, De Institutis Coenobiorum, and other works, f. 1r. Inhabited illuminated initial [U] with
5979469 Ms 141. John Cassian, De Institutis Coenobiorum, and other works, f.1r. Inhabited illuminated initial [U] with portrait of John Cassian, 15th Century (parchment) by Italian School

Historiated initial N depicting sheep shearing, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum)
XIR125865 Historiated initial N depicting sheep shearing, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Historiated initial A depicting a man working in the fields, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum)
XIR125864 Historiated initial A depicting a man working in the fields, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Historiated initial D depicting an apothecary, from Historia Naturalis (vellum)
XIR125868 Historiated initial D depicting an apothecary, from Historia Naturalis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Ms 131. Jerome, Epistolae, and other works, f. 1r. Inhabited initial showing Jerome in his study
5979460 Ms 131. Jerome, Epistolae, and other works, f.1r. Inhabited initial showing Jerome in his study, with illuminated floral border, 1455 (parchment) by Italian School

Historiated initial V depicting a woman gutting a fish, from Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR125872 Historiated initial V depicting a woman gutting a fish, from Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Historiated initial E depicting grape picking and wine making, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR181038 Historiated initial E depicting grape picking and wine making, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Historiated initial L depicting a sculptor at work, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR187052 Historiated initial L depicting a sculptor at work, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

The Terrella experiments, page from Chapter 3 of De Magnete, Magneticisque Corporibus
STC311043 The Terrella experiments, page from Chapter 3 of De Magnete, Magneticisque Corporibus, et de Magno Magnete Tellure, pub

Ms 306 f. 27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary
FIT276967 Ms 306 f.27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary, Use of Paris, 1400 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Marlay Cutting IT. 10: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276179 Marlay Cutting IT.10: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the archbishop enthroned between clerics and seculars (vellum) by Italian School

Marlay Cutting IT. 7: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276177 Marlay Cutting IT.7: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the case of the abbot made bishop (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 46x28.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Ms. 183, f. 1r: Christ in the Temple, miniature from the
FIT276171 Ms. 183, f.1r: Christ in the Temple, miniature from the Decreta cum Apparatu Ioannis Andreae Laurentii (vellum) by Italian School, (13th century); 48.3x29.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

MS 289. III f. 259r St. Paul with sword looking at a kneeling messenger with spear (vellum)
FIT423085 MS 289.III f.259r St. Paul with sword looking at a kneeling messenger with spear (vellum) by Master of Zweder van Culemborg (fl.1420-40); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ms 344. Livy, Ab Urbe Condita, 1-10, 21-30, 31-40, and Periochae, f. 140r
5979389 Ms 344. Livy, Ab Urbe Condita, 1-10, 21-30, 31-40, and Periochae, f.140r. Inhabited illuminated initial [I] formed by an open frame housing a figure in academic dress (a secular jurist)

Experimenting in the properties of magnetic metals, from Chapter 5 of De Magnete
STC312690 Experimenting in the properties of magnetic metals, from Chapter 5 of De Magnete, Magneticisque Corporibus, et de Magno Magnete Tellure, pub

Marlay Cutting IT. 11: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276180 Marlay Cutting IT.11: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing a monk preaching to a congregation of men and women (vellum) by Italian School

Marlay Cutting IT. 9: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276178 Marlay Cutting IT.9: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing two boys brought to a monastery by their parents (vellum) by Italian School

MS 1-2005, fol. 68r: The Giant Skate, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309709 MS 1-2005, fol. 68r: The Giant Skate, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Marlay Cutting IT. 3: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276176 Marlay Cutting IT.3: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the case of the bishop accused of carnal sin (vellum) by Italian School

Inhabited Initial D Therouanne ? France formerly Flanders
Inhabited Initial D; Therouanne ?, France (formerly Flanders); fourth quarter of 13th century (after 1277); Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf

Inhabited Initials Sicily Italy late 12th century
Inhabited Initial S; Sicily (probably), Italy; late 12th century; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 24.6 x 16.2 cm (9 11, 16 x 6 3, 8 in.)

Inhabited Initial D Southwestern Germany Germany
Inhabited Initial D; Southwestern Germany, Germany; third quarter of 12th century; Tempera colors and ink on parchment; Leaf: 29.2 x 19.7 cm (11 1, 2 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Inhabited Initial A Northern Italy Italy 1460
Inhabited Initial A; Northern Italy, Italy; about 1460 - 1480; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 60.3 x 44 cm (23 3, 4 x 17 5, 16 in.)

Inhabited Initial Q Sens France 1170 1180 Tempera colors
Inhabited Initial Q; Sens (or), France; about 1170 - 1180; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 44.3 x 29.1 cm (17 7, 16 x 11 7, 16 in.)

A petition from the German banking family Fugger to Pope Alexander VI (pen & ink
XPH365258 A petition from the German banking family Fugger to Pope Alexander VI (pen & ink on vellum) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Col Lat 9428 f. 15v Initial T; The Ascension of Christ, from the Drogo
BAL26117 Col Lat 9428 f.15v Initial T ; The Ascension of Christ, from the Drogo Sacramentary, Carolingian (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Inhabited Initials: A Glimpse into Medieval Manuscript Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the intricate world of medieval manuscript art with these stunning inhabited initials. These captivating works, created on delicate parchment, offer a glimpse into the artistic brilliance of their time. One such masterpiece is found in Ms 125. Jerome's Epistolae and other works. On f. 5r, an illuminated incipit page comes to life with a partial border adorned with a scrolling white vine-stem. The initial [D] showcases Jerome Penitent, transporting us to the year 1460. Traveling further back, we encounter Ms 120's Lactantius' Divinae Institutiones on f. 84v from North-east Italy around 1408-10. Here, an inhabited initial [N] captures Constantine enthroned, exuding regal splendor. Ms 34 takes us to Milan in the 1430s where a Missal commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for St Eustorgio convent reveals an exquisite inhabited initial [S]. This letter introduces us to a bishop who commands our attention within its decorative frame. The enchantment continues as we explore another Missal from Ms 35 dating back to the 1460s on f. 7r. An incipit page dedicated to Temporal greets us with an inhabited initial [A], depicting David deep in prayer—an intimate moment frozen in time. Returning once more to Milan's Dominican convent of St Eustorgio through Ms 34 on f. 24r from the early fifteenth century, we encounter yet another remarkable work featuring King David kneeling in prayer within an inhabited initial [A]. Venturing beyond Italian borders brings us closer to Bologna or Padua during c. 1408-10 as seen in Ms 120's Lactantius' Divinae Institutiones on f. 2r.