Marginalia Collection

Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374206 Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374175 Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School

Fr 1 f. 82r Vol. I Walter Map taking down a story of the adventures of the Knights
BAL3857 Fr 1 f.82r Vol. I Walter Map taking down a story of the adventures of the Knights of the Round Table on the quest of the Holy Grail at the dictation of King Arthur

Ms 62, f. 205r: Virgin and Child, detail from a French Book of Hours, c. 1445-50 (vellum)
FIT276933 Ms 62, f.205r: Virgin and Child, detail from a French Book of Hours, c.1445-50 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK

Ms Hunter 229 f. 54v A Mailed Crusader, detail from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL176501 Ms Hunter 229 f.54v A Mailed Crusader, detail from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

MS Hunter 229 f. 3r May, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675691 MS Hunter 229 f.3r May, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Fol. 2R Incipit of the Prologue, from the Borso d Este Bible Vol. 1 (vellum)
XOT366539 Fol.2R Incipit of the Prologue, from the Borso d Este Bible Vol.1 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Moses striking water from the rock for the Israelites, c
5242324 Moses striking water from the rock for the Israelites, c.1250-62 (tempera and gold on parchment) by Italian School, (13th century); 27 A-- 19.7 cm; J

MS 1-2005, fol. 151r: A Hound and Rabbit Jousting, marginal decoration from
FIT309721 MS 1-2005, fol. 151r: A Hound and Rabbit Jousting, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 80v: A Naked Musician, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309713 MS 1-2005, fol. 80v: A Naked Musician, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 58r: Saul sending Doeg to kill the priests of Nob
FIT309708 MS 1-2005, fol. 58r: Saul sending Doeg to kill the priests of Nob, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 22r: The Ape-doctor and his bear-patient
FIT309703 MS 1-2005, fol. 22r: The Ape-doctor and his bear-patient, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms McClean 136 f. 188r Miniature of a priest blessing a bride and groom
FIT276978 Ms McClean 136 f.188r Miniature of a priest blessing a bride and groom, from the Decretals of Gregory IX, Southern France or England

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

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 Lat. Q. v. I. 126 The Healing of the Blind Man, John 9: 1-7 from the
XJL213682 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 The Healing of the Blind Man, John 9:1-7 from the Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Ms 19 April: Taurus and a man carrying a branch, from a Book of Hours
XIR187880 Ms 19 April: Taurus and a man carrying a branch, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; French

Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours
XIR187877 Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 The Order of the Golden Fleece from the Hours of Louis d
XJL213689 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 The Order of the Golden Fleece from the Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 Anthony the Great and Paul the Hermit
XJL213686 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 Anthony the Great and Paul the Hermit, from the Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Ms 19 May: Gemini and a man hunting, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum)
XIR187881 Ms 19 May: Gemini and a man hunting, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; French, out of copyright

Ms 1-2005, ff. 182v-183r: David praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT276999 Ms 1-2005, ff.182v-183r: David praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms 1-2005, ff. 38v-39r: The Anointing of David, historiated D
FIT276990 Ms 1-2005, ff.38v-39r: The Anointing of David, historiated D initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms 242 f. 55v The Crucifixion, from the Packham-Clifford Hours, Use of Sarum, c
FIT276977 Ms 242 f.55v The Crucifixion, from the Packham-Clifford Hours, Use of Sarum, c.1314-31 (gold leaf & tempera on parchment) by English School

Ms 242 ff. 28v-29r The Trinity and the Throne of Mercy in an historiated initial D
FIT276976 Ms 242 ff.28v-29r The Trinity and the Throne of Mercy in an historiated initial D, from the Packham-Clifford Hours, Use of Sarum

MS 1-2005, fol. 15r: A Hare and a Dog playing an Organ, marginal decoration from
FIT309702 MS 1-2005, fol. 15r: A Hare and a Dog playing an Organ, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 204r: Playing an Organ, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309729 MS 1-2005, fol. 204r: Playing an Organ, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 182v: David Praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309726 MS 1-2005, fol. 182v: David Praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 139v: The Annunciation to the Shepherds
FIT309720 MS 1-2005, fol. 139v: The Annunciation to the Shepherds, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 133r: An Archer and St. John the Baptist
FIT309718 MS 1-2005, fol. 133r: An Archer and St. John the Baptist, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 116v: In the Cauldron, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309717 MS 1-2005, fol. 116v: In the Cauldron, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 115v: A Rabbit riding a hound, hunting, marginal decoration from
FIT309716 MS 1-2005, fol. 115v: A Rabbit riding a hound, hunting, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 45v: An Ape peering in a Mans Bottom
FIT309706 MS 1-2005, fol. 45v: An Ape peering in a Mans Bottom, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms 1-2005, f. 175v, from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c
3590712 Ms 1-2005, f.175v, from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (13th century); 17x6.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

MS 1-2005, fol. 77r: David and the Fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT309712 MS 1-2005, fol. 77r: David and the Fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 47v: A grotesque, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309707 MS 1-2005, fol. 47v: A grotesque, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 161v: The Father and Son, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT309723 MS 1-2005, fol. 161v: The Father and Son, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 29r: Two Bird like grotesques, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield
FIT309704 MS 1-2005, fol. 29r: Two Bird like grotesques, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

MS 1-2005, fol. 9r: The Tree of Jesse and the Beatus initial border with musician
FIT309701 MS 1-2005, fol. 9r: The Tree of Jesse and the Beatus initial border with musician and grotesque combat, from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia

Ms 1-2005, ff. 122v-123r: Grotesque marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT276996 Ms 1-2005, ff.122v-123r: Grotesque marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms 1-2005, ff. 235v-236r: Death Striking, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT270197 Ms 1-2005, ff.235v-236r: Death Striking, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Ms 1-2005, ff. 76v-77r: David and the fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT285741 Ms 1-2005, ff.76v-77r: David and the fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) (detail of 276994) by English School

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"Marginalia: Unveiling the Hidden Stories within Manuscripts" Within the pages of ancient manuscripts lie hidden tales and intricate details, brought to life through the art of marginalia. From Fr 1 f. 82r Vol. I Walter Map capturing the adventures of valiant knights to Ms 62, f. 205r showcasing a delicate Virgin and Child in a French Book of Hours, these glimpses into history transport us back in time. Codices Cavenses, Cod. 25 f. 181 presents an extraordinary miniature from Speculum Historiale by Vincent de Beauvais; Simon Magus, Emperor Nero, and the Apostles come alive with vibrant colors on tempera-painted vellum. The Macclesfield Psalter (MS 1-2005) captivates our imagination with its historiated initials - folio 76r depicts Doeg mercilessly slaying priests while folio 235v portrays Death's chilling touch. The Hunterian Psalter (Ms Hunter 229) takes us on a journey through pen & ink illustrations on vellum; we witness a mailed crusader ready for battle as well as May's arrival heralding springtime joy. In contrast, Fol. 2R introduces us to the Prologue of Borso d'Este Bible Vol. 1 adorned with intricate designs on velvety vellum. Amongst these treasures lies Moses striking water from a rock for his people's salvation—a powerful scene captured forever in time—while Page 146/147 of a breviary from southern Germany reveals delicate artwork dating back to Augsburg diocese between 1501-1525. Lastly, MS 1-2005 unveils an unexpected delight—a hound and rabbit jousting playfully adorning its margins—an enchanting glimpse into medieval whimsy. These examples remind us that beyond the main narrative lies another layer waiting to be discovered—the marginalia.