Watercolour On Parchment Collection (page 8)

Peter the Hermit hears Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Artist: Anonymous
The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

The coronation of Philippe II Auguste in the presence of Henry II of England (From the Chroniques de France ou de St Denis), after 1380. From a private collection

Saint Louis died during his second crusade in Tunis (From the Chroniques de France ou de St Denis), after 1380. From a private collection

Crusaders and Saracen Fighting during the Third Crusade (From the Chroniques de France ou de St Denis), after 1380. From a private collection

Apocalypse, Detail: Demons falling from heaven, ca 1370-1375. Artist: Anonymous
Apocalypse, Detail: Demons falling from heaven, ca 1370-1375. From a private collection

King David in prayer (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Anonymous
King David in prayer (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, 1525-1550. Artist: Anonymous
Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, 1525-1550. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Detail of a miniature of the Third Crusade of Pastoureaux. Jews throwing their children from a tower, after 1380. From a private collection

Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1455. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Wound of Christ (from the Psalter and Prayer book of Bonne de Luxembourg), ca 1345. Artist: Anonymous master
Wound of Christ (from the Psalter and Prayer book of Bonne de Luxembourg), ca 1345. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Chansonnier of Margaret of Austria (From Album de Marguerite d Autriche), Between 1516 and 1523. Artist: Anonymous
Chansonnier of Margaret of Austria (From Album de Marguerite d Autriche), Between 1516 and 1523. Found in the collection of the Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels

Mediterranean and the Black Sea map, 1563. Artist: Olives, Jaume (active 1550-1572)
Mediterranean and the Black Sea map, 1563. Found in the collection of the Museo Correr, Venice

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, c. 1525. Artist: Horenbout (Hornebolte), Lucas (1490 / 95-1544)
Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Thomas the Slav flees to the Arabs (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Thomas the Slav flees to the Arabs (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Rustaveli dictates his poem to a chancellor. Illustration to the poem The Knight in the Panthers Skin by Shota Rustaveli, Mid of 17th cen

Matthew and the representatives of the twelve tribes of Israel (Gospels, formerly Dresden Ms. A 94), Artist: Anonymous
Matthew and the representatives of the twelve tribes of Israel (Gospels, formerly Dresden Ms. A 94), ca 1180. Found in the collection of Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Zodiac as spheres with the earth in the center (from the Portolan Atlas), 1546. Artist: Agnese, Battista (c. 1500-1564)
Zodiac as spheres with the earth in the center (from the Portolan Atlas), 1546. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

Portrait of Aesop (From: Aesop Fables - Medici Aesop), Between 1475 and 1500. Found in the collection of the Cambridge University Library

Allegory of Justice (from John of Wales Breviloquium de virtutibus antiquorum principum et philosophorum), 1475-1499. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

Illustration for the Epic The Aeneid by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Illustration for the Epic The Aeneid by Virgil, 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Miniature from a manuscript of the Roman de la Rose by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, ca 1365. Found in the collection of the University of Chicago Library

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"Watercolour on Parchment: A Glimpse into Artistic Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of watercolour on parchment, where delicate brushstrokes bring to life captivating scenes from centuries past. From the vibrant hues of "The Redeemer" and "The Choir of Angels, " both miniatures from Liber Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen circa 1175, to the intricate details of "Scarlet Ibis with an Egg" dating back to around 1700, each artwork tells a unique story. Travel through time as you explore a mesmerizing miniature depicting "Greek fire" from the Madrid Skylitzes, created by an anonymous artist between the 11th and 12th centuries. Admire Pacino di Buonaguida's enchanting depiction of a lush garden in his work titled "Garden (From Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato), " showcasing nature's beauty during his active years between 1302-1343. Marvel at Hildegard of Bingen's profound vision captured in her masterpiece "God, Cosmos, and Humanity. " This illuminated manuscript transports us back to c. 1175 when art merged spirituality with artistic expression. Delve into cartographic wonders with The Cantino planisphere crafted anonymously in 1502 – its intricate details revealing geographical discoveries that shaped our understanding of the world. Witness ancient agricultural practices come alive through an anonymous artist's portrayal in "Reaping and binding sheaves (From Luttrell Psalter)" circa 1330. Step into Dante Alighieri's vivid imagination as Botticelli brings forth the terrifying Abyss of Hell through his illustration for Divine Comedy dating between 1480-1490. Relive historical events such as Baldwin II's coronation depicted in a miniature from William Tyre’s Historia during the late fifteenth century—an anonymous artist capturing this significant moment.