Miniature Painting Collection

France, Magny-les-Hameaux, view of the Abbey of Port-Royal- des-Champs, gouache on parchment
France - 18th century - Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs, gouache on parchment

INDO-PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING
IMAGINEERS STUDIO

INDO-PERSIAN PAINTING
IMAGINEERS STUDIO

Peter IV of Aragon called the Ceremonial or el del punyalet, 14th century (illumination)
CUL4853934 Peter IV of Aragon called the Ceremonial or el del punyalet, 14th century (illumination) by Spanish School, (14th century); (add.info)

Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller. ; LANCELOT (6th c. )
CUL4871870 Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller.; LANCELOT (6th c.). Knight of King Arthur's court. Lancelot in a battle

Saint James fighting, 16th century (miniature)
CUL4868243 Saint James fighting, 16th century (miniature) by Raimundi, Vicente (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Antiphonary of Charles V. 1537)

Jean Wauquelin (died 1452) presents the translation of the chronicles of Hainaut to Philip III of Burgundy
CUL4927548 Jean Wauquelin (died 1452) presents the translation of the chronicles of Hainaut to Philip III of Burgundy, 15th century (miniature) by Weyden

The Assault on Belgrade of Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror (1432-1481), from Hunernama (Mss Hazine)
TPG179239 The Assault on Belgrade of Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror (1432-1481), from Hunernama (Mss Hazine. 1524), 1588 (ink and gold leaf on vellum) by Turkish School

Portrait of Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant, 1542-1601
6338766 Portrait of Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant, 1542-1601 by Bannerman, Alexander (18th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Joris Hoefnagel)

Oil Painting Australian Gum Trees at Twilight
Closeup of a small original oil painting portraying silhouetted Australian gum tree at evening twilight. Artwork painted by myself

Australian Landscape Oil Painting
Closeup of a small original oil painting portraying Australian gum trees. Artwork painted on canvas by the photographer

Message, Chronicle of Henry VII (Balduineum), 1341, published in 1880
" In the return of the Curia was reported to him the death of Albert King of the Romans."

The conquest of Egri, from the Egri Fetihamenesi (ink
TPG179241 The conquest of Egri, from the Egri Fetihamenesi (ink, w/c and gold leaf on paper) by Turkish School, (16th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; Turkish, out of copyright

The Conquest of Belgrade by Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566)
TPG178697 The Conquest of Belgrade by Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566), from the Suleymanname (Mss Hazine. 1517 f.959r), 1558 (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Ali Amir Beg (fl)

Ms Hazine. 1563 Mehmed II (1432-1481), from the Semailname
TPG178299 Ms Hazine.1563 Mehmed II (1432-1481), from the Semailname, 1579 (ink and gold leaf on vellum) by Nakkas Osman (fl.1579); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; Turkish, out of copyright

The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen
TPG178698 The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen, from the Suleymanname (Mss Hazine. 1517 f.81r), 1558 (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Ali Amir Beg (fl)

Miniature Painting (chromolitho)
735567 Miniature Painting (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature Painting)

The Conquest of Eger, from the Egri Fetihnamesi (ink
TPG179242 The Conquest of Eger, from the Egri Fetihnamesi (ink, w/c and gold leaf on vellum) by Turkish School, (16th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Prince in a garden, c. 1775-99 (brush on paper)
1765796 Prince in a garden, c.1775-99 (brush on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 44.6x31.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Indian, out of copyright

Spectacles Box, 1808. Artist: Anonymous
Spectacles Box, 1808. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Solomon Queen Sheba 1642 Etching third state
Artokoloro

Man holding a miniature portrait, Theodor Matham, Anonymous, Hendrick ter Brugghen, 1615 - 1726

Allegorical female figure describes a panel in the clouds, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1705

Italy, Dedication to a Lady, miniature from a French manuscript of the Book of Theseus (also known as Theseid of the Nuptials of Emilia, Teseida delle nozze d Emilia)

Italy, Millet bread, miniature by Giovannino de Grassi (1350-1398) from Tacuinum Sanitatis 14th Century, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek (Library)

France, Dawn at the Fountain of Fortune, miniature from Livre du Coeur d Amour Espris by Rene of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as Good King Rene, 1457 15th Century

Italy, The planet Mercury and the labour in the fields from De Sphaera, Latin manuscript 209 (folio 10, verso), miniature, 1470 15th century, Biblioteca Estense (Library)

Italy, Venice, Portrait of lady
Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757), Portrait of a Lady, miniature on ivory

Italy, The administration of justice miniature from De Sphaera, Latin manuscript 209, 1470 15th century, Biblioteca Estense (Library)

Italy, Tailor shop with wool clothing, miniature by Giovannino de Grassi (1350-1398) from Tacuinum Sanitatis 14th Century, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek (Library)

Italy, A merchant, miniature 14th century, Biblioteca Estense (Library)

France, Arras, Wise and foolish virgins painting from Abbey of Saint Vst
Miniatures - France - 13th century. Speculum virginae: Wise and foolish virgins. Folio 34, verso. From the Abbey of Saint Vst

Italy, The planet Mars and the siege to a castle from De Sphaera, Latin manuscript 209 (folio 7, verso), miniature, 1470 15th century, Biblioteca Estense (Library)

France, Paris, The physician, miniature from the manuscript Liber de Moribus by Jacques de Cessolis (also known as Jacobus de Cessolis, 1250-1322) 14th-15th century

Italy, Incipit of the second Book of Chronicles, or Paralipomenon II miniature from the Latin Bible of Borso d Este (1413-1471) by Taddeo Crivelli (1425-1479) and helpers (volume 1, folio 179)

Italy, The liberation of Arcitas, miniature from a French manuscript of the Book of Theseus (also known as Theseid of the Nuptials of Emilia, Teseida delle nozze d Emilia)

Italy, Singing and playing, miniature (facsimile) by Giovannino de Grassi (1350-1398) from Tacuinum Sanitatis 14th Century, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek (Library)

France, Nantes, Lives of Famous Women, Lucretia and Tarquinius
Miniatures - France - 16th century. Antoine du Four, The Lives of Famous Women. Lucretia and Tarquinius. Folio 31, recto

France, Nantes, author offers book to Queen Anne of Brittany, surrounded by her lady-companions
Miniatures - France - 16th century. Antoine du Four, The Lives of Famous Women. The author offers his book to Queen Anne of Brittany, surrounded by her lady-companions. Ca.1505

United Kingdom, England, The King and his councillor, miniature from the Sacramentarium of Robert de Jumieges, circa 1050 11th century

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Miniature painting is an exquisite art form that has captivated artists and enthusiasts for centuries. Originating in France, specifically Magny-les-Hameaux, this delicate technique involves creating intricate masterpieces on a small scale. One such example is the mesmerizing view of the Abbey of Port-Royal-des-Champs, meticulously painted using gouache on parchment. The Indo-Persian miniature painting style also holds great significance in the world of art. It showcases the fusion of Indian and Persian artistic traditions, resulting in stunning works like Peter IV of Aragon's ceremonial illumination from the 14th century. This piece, known as el del punyalet or Ceremonial, transports viewers to a bygone era with its rich colors and attention to detail. Antoine Verard's depiction of Lancelot engaged in battle further exemplifies the beauty found within miniature paintings. As an English publisher and bookseller during the 15th century, Verard skillfully brought Gothic art to life through his illustrations for "Lancelot du Lac. " The intensity captured in this scene immerses us into Arthurian legend. Intriguing narratives continue to unfold through miniatures like Saint James fighting from the 16th century. This tiny masterpiece portrays a momentous clash between good and evil with remarkable precision and finesse. Jean Wauquelin's presentation of Hainaut chronicles to Philip III of Burgundy showcases not only historical events but also highlights how miniatures were used as visual aids during important exchanges. These intricately detailed artworks served as valuable tools for communication beyond written words. Another captivating example is The Assault on Belgrade by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror from Hunernama (Mss Hazine). Created in 1588 using ink and gold leaf on vellum, it depicts a significant military triumph with astonishing realism despite its diminutive size.