Matthew Paris Collection

Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales, c. 1250 (1944)
Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog

Line drawing of Brother William
1578262 Line drawing of Brother William; (add.info.: Line drawing of Brother William, Englishman and companion of St Francis)

Drawing, by Matthew Paris, from the Liber Experimentarius of Bernardus Silvestris
1578290 Drawing, by Matthew Paris, from the Liber Experimentarius of Bernardus Silvestris; (add.info.: Drawing, by Matthew Paris, from the Liber Experimentarius of Bernardus Silvestris)

Battle scene from Lives of the Two Offas by Mathew of Paris, illustration from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in
5323841 Battle scene from Lives of the Two Offas by Mathew of Paris, illustration from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England, 1853 (engraving) by English School

The Elephant, as delineated by Matthew Paris (engraving)
3637316 The Elephant, as delineated by Matthew Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant, as delineated by Matthew Paris)

Martyrdom of S. Thomas of Canterbury (engraving)
662616 Martyrdom of S. Thomas of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of S. Thomas of Canterbury)

Matthew Paris (engraving)
665692 Matthew Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Paris. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England (Gresham Publishing, 1902)

Antiquarians and Bibliophiles (engraving)
727079 Antiquarians and Bibliophiles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquarians and Bibliophiles)

Matthew Paris at the feet of the Virgin and Child, 13th century, (1892). From Paris own drawing. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

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Matthew Paris: Medieval Monk, Scholar, and Artist Matthew Paris, a 13th-century English monk, left an indelible mark on history through his extensive writings and illustrations. Known for his intricately detailed maps, such as the one depicting rivers and towns in the south of England and part of Wales (1250, 1944), Paris was a keen observer of his world. His Battle scene from the "Lives of the Two Offas" (engraving) provides a vivid account of medieval warfare. Paris's artistic talents extended beyond cartography, as seen in his illustrations for "Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England" (1853). The engraving of the Battle scene is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of the era. One of Paris's most famous illustrations is that of the Elephant, as delineated by him (engraving), showcasing his fascination with exotic creatures. His depiction of the Martyrdom of S. Thomas of Canterbury (engraving) reveals his deep religious devotion. Paris's self-portraits, such as the one where he is at the feet of the Virgin and Child (13th century, 1892), offer a glimpse into his humility and piety. His numerous engravings, including those of himself, continue to captivate scholars, antiquarians, and bibliophiles alike. Matthew Paris's legacy endures, not just as a historian and cartographer, but as an artist whose work continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the Middle Ages.