Floriated Border Collection

Ms 69 f. 48r Nativity, from the Besancon Book of Hours (vellum)
FIT77512 Ms 69 f.48r Nativity, from the BesanAzon Book of Hours (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22.2x16.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Elizabeth Woodville (c. 1437-92) Queen Consort of King Edward IV of England (1442-83
XTD70062 Elizabeth Woodville (c.1437-92) Queen Consort of King Edward IV of England (1442-83) (vellum) (see 125101 for detail) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; English

Ms 62 f. 65r The Virgin and Joseph adore the Infant Christ, from a Book of Hours, c
FIT62482 Ms 62 f.65r The Virgin and Joseph adore the Infant Christ, from a Book of Hours, c.1418 (vellum) by Master of the Rohan Hours, (fl.1420-30); 24.8x17.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges
BMR215016 Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges, written by Sister Margarita Bruynewe, 1505 (vellum) by Wulfekkercke

Ms Latin 13305 fol. 239 The Virgin and Child, from Heures a l Usage de Rome
XIR208575 Ms Latin 13305 fol.239 The Virgin and Child, from Heures a l Usage de Rome, c.1465 (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80) (school of); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

St. Francis in Glory surrounded by Chastity, Poverty and Obedience with Lust
MMT215619 St. Francis in Glory surrounded by Chastity, Poverty and Obedience with Lust and Avarice at his feet (vellum) by Cortese, Cristoforo (c.1350-1445); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

The Carrying of the Cross, from a Book of Hours, Bruges (vellum)
MMT210291 The Carrying of the Cross, from a Book of Hours, Bruges (vellum) by Master of the Embroidered Foliage (fl.1495-1500)(& workshop); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Ms. 0242 f. 48v View of a city with labourers paving roads leading up to the city gates
XTD69856 Ms. 0242 f.48v View of a city with labourers paving roads leading up to the city gates with cobbles while the king stands in a chamber dictating to two scribes (vellum) by French School

Elizabeth Woodville (c. 1437-92) Queen Consort of King Edward IV of England (1442-83
BAL125101 Elizabeth Woodville (c.1437-92) Queen Consort of King Edward IV of England (1442-83) (vellum) (detail of 70062) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; English

The Annunciation, historiated initial O, detail of a page from an antiphonal, c
XIR90989 The Annunciation, historiated initial O, detail of a page from an antiphonal, c.1473-79 (vellum) by Liberale (Bonfanti) da Verona, (c.1445-1527); Piccolomini Library, Duomo, Siena

Page of musical notation with a historiated initial G
MMT215610 Page of musical notation with a historiated initial G depicting a group of saints with St. Ursula in the middle, Bolognese School (vellum) by Italian School

Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges
BMR215014 Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges, written by Sister Margarita Bruynewe, 1505 (vellum) by Wulfekkercke

Ms 2697 Calendar for the month of November, from the Heures de Notre Dame
CHT207063 Ms 2697 Calendar for the month of November, from the Heures de Notre Dame (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Visitation, from Les Heures d Isabelle la Catholique (vellum)
XIR206995 The Visitation, from Les Heures d Isabelle la Catholique (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Colombina, Seville

Ms 62 f. 86r The Flight into Egypt, from a Book of Hours, c. 1418 (vellum)
FIT62526 Ms 62 f.86r The Flight into Egypt, from a Book of Hours, c.1418 (vellum) by Master of the Rohan Hours, (fl.1420-30); 24.8x17.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ms 63 f. 65r Adoration of the Magi, from a Book of Hours, c. 1460 (vellum)
FIT62481 Ms 63 f.65r Adoration of the Magi, from a Book of Hours, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Ms 19 June: Cancer and a man reaping (vellum)
XIR212942 Ms 19 June: Cancer and a man reaping (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; French, out of copyright

Fol. 1 Signs of the zodiac and a group of men, from Fisiognomonia by Rolando
XIR211770 Fol.1 Signs of the zodiac and a group of men, from Fisiognomonia by Rolando (vellum) by Portuguese School, (14th century); Biblioteca del Palacio Nacional de Ajuda, Lisbon

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"Floriated Border: A Tapestry of Beauty and Devotion" Step into the enchanting world of medieval art with the exquisite floriated borders that adorned manuscripts and books, capturing the essence of Elizabeth Woodville's era. As Queen Consort to King Edward IV, her influence extended beyond politics, shaping the artistic landscape of England. Intricate and delicate, these ornate borders transport us to a time when craftsmanship was revered. From Ms 62 f. 65r's depiction of The Virgin and Joseph adoring the Infant Christ to Ms 69 f. 48r's Nativity scene from the Besancon Book of Hours, each page is a testament to devotion and skill. The Sisters of the Congregation of Carmelites in Bruges used Ms 432 Temporal as their guide for prayerful contemplation. Its pages come alive with vibrant colors as The Virgin and Child grace our sight in Heures a l'Usage de Rome (Ms Latin 13305 fol. 239). St. Francis stands gloriously surrounded by Chastity, Poverty, Obedience - virtues that resonate even today. But it is not just religious scenes that captivate us; everyday life finds its place within these borders too. In The Carrying of the Cross from a Book of Hours in Bruges (vellum), we witness laborers paving roads leading up to city gates (Ms. 0242 f. 48v). These glimpses into history remind us that amidst grandeur lies human endeavor. Elizabeth Woodville's legacy lives on through historiated initials like "O" in The Annunciation or "G" on musical notation pages – symbols intertwined with stories waiting to be unraveled. These they are more than mere decoration; they are gateways into an era where artistry flourished alongside faith and tradition. They invite us to explore an age where beauty merged seamlessly with spirituality – a testament to Elizabeth Woodville's influence and the enduring power of art.