Lettrine Collection

Page from a Pythagorean manuscript translated by the humanist Marsilio Ficino (Marsilio Ficino)
BEN5464413 Page from a Pythagorean manuscript translated by the humanist Marsilio Ficino (Marsilio Ficino) the Florentine (1433-1499), ms. plut. 21. 8, c. 85 v

Lettrine T : martyre de Saint Laurent. Enluminure tiree d'une Historia Sanctorum de la fin du 13eme siecle
GIA5034928 Lettrine T : martyre de Saint Laurent. Enluminure tiree d'une Historia Sanctorum de la fin du 13eme siecle.; (add.info.: Lettrine T: martyre de Saint Laurent)

Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain
GIA5036518 Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain, d'apres une miniature d'un manuscrit de 1497

A page of the Latin manuscript " De Excellentium Virorum Princibus" by Italian poet Antonio Cornazzano
VEN5027476 A page of the Latin manuscript " De Excellentium Virorum Princibus" by Italian poet Antonio Cornazzano (1429-1484). Ms. Alfa P. 6.4, F° 1

representation of the fighting between the Israelites of Joshua, and the Cananees
VEN5027373 representation of the fighting between the Israelites of Joshua, and the Cananees, for the conquest of the Promised Land

The hymn of hymns: a scene of love between two young men Page of the Bible manuscript of Borso d'Este (1413-1471)
VEN5027393 The hymn of hymns: a scene of love between two young men Page of the Bible manuscript of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este
VEN5027500 The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este. Page of the manuscript of the "Book of the Savior" (Libro del salvatore) (ms)

Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation
VEN5027484 Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation, the nativity and some zodiac signs

Page de manuscrit du "Ninfale fiesolano", de Giovanni Boccace, 1344 - 1346. Ed. du 15eme siecle
GIA5036800 Page de manuscrit du "Ninfale fiesolano", de Giovanni Boccace, 1344 - 1346. Ed. du 15eme siecle.; © Giancarlo Costa

Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527
GIA5034902 Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527) qui recoit le viatique (communion portee a un mourant)

Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline
GIA5036793 Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79).; (add.info.: Miniature representant un cultivateur)

Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027422 Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's
VEN5027414 Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's fishermen - Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este

The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027372 The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

By Oratore by Cicero, 1468 (print)
7415657 By Oratore by Cicero, 1468 (print); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cicero (106-43 BC) From Oratore Printed by Ulrich Han Ulrich Han is probably part of the first circle of

Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame
DUV4198326 Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument

Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie
DUV4198290 Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume

Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme
DUV4198280 Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme

The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027400 The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027379 First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician
CUL4868290 Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician. Page with miniature depicting the Ephiphany. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN

Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests
VEN5027496 Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests, the Roman breviary was published by Pope Pius V

First double page of the score of "Magnificat" by Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
VEN5027263 First double page of the score of "Magnificat" by Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594). Manuscript from the end of the 16th century

Letter O with Portrait of Averroes (1126 - 1198) Arab philosopher and doctor. 14th century miniature
BEN5464109 Letter O with Portrait of Averroes (1126 - 1198) Arab philosopher and doctor. 14th century miniature. Biblioteca Malatestiana. Cesena

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle).Theologian of the Church (Fontaine-les-Dijon, 1090 in Clairvaux)
GIA5034894 St. Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle).Theologian of the Church (Fontaine-les-Dijon, 1090 in Clairvaux)

Page taken from the manuscript "Comfort d Ami"
JLJ4568676 Page taken from the manuscript " Comfort d Ami" by William of Machaut (circa 1300-1377) dedicated to Charles II of Navarre in 1357

A doctor examining a jar of urine in front of patients. Miniature taken from Barthelemy
JLJ4587759 A doctor examining a jar of urine in front of patients. Miniature taken from Barthelemy the English, 15th century

A Ape - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222806 A Ape - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

D Dog - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222794 D Dog - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

T Tiger - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222721 T Tiger - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

V Vulture - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222706 V Vulture - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Y Yak - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222702 Y Yak - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Z Zebra - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222689 Z Zebra - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

P Punch - End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219391 P Punch - End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

M Mug - End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219381 M Mug - End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

F Foot-ball - End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219345 F Foot-ball - End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

E Egg - end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219336 E Egg - end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 12 / 15 t. 4 f. 56v Historiated initial H depicting a centaur
JHG166388 Ms 12/15 t.4 f.56v Historiated initial H depicting a centaur and historiated initial I depicting the eagle of St. John silencing the heretic Arius, from the Gospel of St. John, Bible of St

Ms de Vauclair 160 Fol. 1 Page from the Somme de Theologie by St
XIR170491 Ms de Vauclair 160 Fol.1 Page from the Somme de Theologie by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Ms 36 Historiated initial D depicting a man with the devil
BMR173721 Ms 36 Historiated initial D depicting a man with the devil, from a Latin bible (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Y Yacht - diversity fo subjects, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219436 Y Yacht - diversity fo subjects, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

R Reader -End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219398 R Reader -End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Q Queen - End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219397 Q Queen - End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

H Hare - End of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219361 H Hare - End of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Z Zebra -end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4219317 Z Zebra -end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 8x4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

E Elephant - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222791 E Elephant - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

F Fox - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222777 F Fox - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

K Kangaroo - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4222753 K Kangaroo - image of animals in decoupi, end of 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); 6x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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In the enchanting pages of the manuscript "Comfort d'Ami, " a captivating lettrine emerges, transporting us to a world of curiosity and wonder. As we delve into its intricate details, we witness a doctor examining a jar of urine in front of attentive patients, an intriguing scene captured in a miniature by Barthelemy. But that is not all; our eyes are then drawn to an array of vibrant images from the end of the 19th century. A mischievous Ape leaps out at us from a decoupi artwork, followed closely by a Dignified Dog exuding loyalty and grace. The majestic Tiger prowls through the page with its fierce gaze, while above it soars the ominous Vulture, reminding us of nature's circle. As we continue our journey through time and artistry, we encounter more creatures brought to life through chromolithographs. The Yak stands tall with its shaggy coat and sturdy horns, contrasting beautifully with the sleek stripes adorning the Zebra's elegant figure. But let us not forget about Punch. This lively character from another era bursts forth with his colorful antics and infectious laughter. And nearby sits an ornate Mug filled with stories waiting to be shared over warm beverages on cozy evenings. Our exploration concludes as we stumble upon unexpected delights—a Foot-ball frozen in action mid-kick and an Egg symbolizing new beginnings—both capturing moments frozen forever within these delicate illustrations. With each turn of this mesmerizing lettrine-filled page, history comes alive before our very eyes. It reminds us that even amidst words written long ago lies an artistic tapestry that transcends time itself—an invitation for imagination to soar beyond boundaries and embrace tales both old and new.