Parchment Collection (page 8)

The Calvary, miniature in the Sacred Bible, volume IV. New Testament, manuscript on parchment made??, probably, in Sant Sadurni on the Roine (France) and completed in 1268

The Ascension of Jesus, illuminated capital letter from Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna. Handwritten on parchment made, probably, in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Dotalia of the Cathedral Church of San Pedro of Vic, a document written on parchment by Ermemir Quintilia, canon of Osona, and dated August 31, 1038

Testament of Arnulf, bishop of Vic, wounded in the expedition to Cordoba, parchment document dated July 29, 1010

Sacramentary of Vic, manuscript on parchment dated August 31, 1038 and made, following a handwritten note at page 100, on the occasion of the consecration of the Romanesque cathedral of Vic

Letter I illuminated with figurations of the bust of Jesus Christ and an evangelist, corresponding to the part of the four Gospels in the Missale Parvum, manuscript on parchment, c

Table of concordance of the four gospels, biblical references are framed between columns crowned with horseshoes, capitals and bases decorated with human and animal heads

Sacramentary of the monastery of Ripoll, manuscript on parchment, c. 1050

Missale Parvum. Manuscript on parchment, c. 1075 - 1100, work attributed to the Scriptorium of the Cathedral of Girona

Elna episcopal Sacramentary, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275 - 1300

Roman Pontifical of Vic, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Vic, c.1090

Drop cap C illuminated with two birds and lush floral decoration, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

Drop cap C illuminated with a quadruped and floral motifs in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa, c 1170 - 1190

Calendar decorated with motifs of birds and humans heads in different colors, miniature in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Drop cap C illuminated with floral motives in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

San Pedro as a guard carrying the key to the Kingdom of Heaven Illuminated capital letter of volume IV Sacra Bible, New Testament

San Esteban (? - 32-37), deacon and martyr. Stoning of St. Stephen Illuminated capital letter of Bishops of Elna Sacramentary, manuscript on parchment made?

Drop cap D illuminated with heads of birds and vegetables interlacing in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Sacramentary of San Juan de les Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa Cathedral, c.1170-1190

Pontifical from Vic, manuscript on parchment made in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Vic, first half of the 12th century

Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), copy manuscript on parchment Italy, c.1340-1345 and illuminated by the Siena painter Lippo Vanni

Granting of indulgences to Virgin de la Rodona of Vic, parchment with an illustration at the bottom where the bishop of Vic grants special concessions to the Confraternity of Our Lady of the Rodona

Granting of indulgences to the Virgin of the Rodona of Vic, color illustration in a miniature on parchment, detail where the center of the page is seen (18-11-1342)

Face of a lady, illuminated initial letter of Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), manuscript on parchment made in Italy

William I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Bookbinding in Parchment, Tooled and Coloured, 1914. Artist: Andre Mare
Bookbinding in Parchment, Tooled and Coloured, 1914. From The Art of the Book edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1914]

Francois I as a Young Man, c1566, (1939). Artist: Master of The Hours of Henri II
Francois I as a Young Man, c1566, (1939). The illustration is part of an illuminated manuscript, Recueil des rois de France, by Jean du Tillet and dedicated to Charles IX, 1566

The King Louis XIV (as a Roman emperor), after 1678, (1939). Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as Louis the Great was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France from 1643 until his

Egyptian scribes, c1350 BC (1936). Limestone relief. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico, Florence. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna)

King Johns charter, 1207 (1910). King Johns charter invited immigrants to move and settle in Liverpool and was seen by many as the foundation for Liverpool?s growth

Shield with a horseman (Detail), end 7th, early 8th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Choirbook number 5. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Nati
Choirbook number 5. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Nativity. Drop cap H. Miniature. Spain

Mars with the zodiac signs of Aries and Scorpio. Illustratio
De Sphaera (The Sphere). Astrological book of Lombard origin. Illustrated by Cristoforo de Predis (1440-1486), 1470. Representation of Mars with the zodiac signs of Aries and Scorpio

Scroll of blank parchment

ALASKA: ESKIMO WOMAN. An Eskimo woman wearing a nose ring and and a labret, dressed in a hooded parka made of intestinal parchment, Nunivak Island, Alaska. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

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"Parchment: A Timeless Medium for Knowledge and Art" Parchment, a material steeped in history, has been the canvas for countless masterpieces throughout the ages. From ancient maps to sacred texts, its versatility and durability have preserved human knowledge and artistic expression. Take the Fra Mauro map of 1460, an extraordinary example of cartography on parchment. Unconventional in its orientation with South at the top, this map challenged traditional conventions while showcasing intricate details of distant lands. Inscribed on parchments like Bar Kokhba's original Dead Sea Scroll from 134 CE are significant historical documents such as deeds with multiple signatures. These fragile scrolls provide invaluable insights into ancient civilizations and their legal practices. The elegance of calligraphy is beautifully captured on parchments like the Manuscript Leaf opening The Book of Nehemias from a French Bible dating back to ca. 1280-1300. Each stroke meticulously crafted by skilled hands reflects both devotion and artistry. It also served as a medium for world exploration, as seen in a remarkable world map from 1520. This detailed representation showcases how explorers envisioned our planet during that era when new discoveries were reshaping our understanding of geography. Even religious manuscripts found solace on parchment; Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex features stunning miniatures that illuminate his philosophical ideas through vivid imagery created using ink on parchment surfaces. Across continents, cultures embraced parchment's allure; a Japanese girl practicing calligraphy demonstrates how this delicate art form continues to be cherished today. The precision required highlights not only skill but also patience and discipline. Strabo's Map of the World further exemplifies how parchment was used to convey geographical knowledge during antiquity—a testament to humanity's thirst for understanding our place within the vastness of Earth. Music too found its home on these durable sheets.