On Vellum Collection

Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border)
1195373 Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border) by Sangorski, Alberto (1862-1932); 13x9.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Magnolia, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on vellum)
651789 Magnolia, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 52.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia. Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

Man from Saviese, 1909 (w / c, gouache and pencil on vellum)
1196131 Man from Saviese, 1909 (w/c, gouache and pencil on vellum) by Bieler, Ernest (1863-1948); 31.8x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)
827299 Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 22x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c. 1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum)
986267 A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c.1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum) by Giacomo

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
1195360 A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding) by Fell, Herbert Granville (1872-1951); 24.7x21.2x1.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fell)

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195394 Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
1199587 Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); 21x15.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195378 Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from The Human Seasons (recto), within decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint)

At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum)
1768327 At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 26.7 (diam) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Circus)

Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195384 Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
986340 Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School, (16th century); 15.2x10.2 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Folio 55)

Presentation of Christ in the temple, c. 1340 (paint on vellum)
986265 Presentation of Christ in the temple, c.1340 (paint on vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 11.2x10.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation of Christ in the temple)

Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel in the wilderness gathering Manna, c
986167 Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel in the wilderness gathering Manna, c.1600-1630 (tempera on vellum) by Italian School

King David at prayer within a very large initial B
986155 King David at prayer within a very large initial B, the surround with ten large roundels each containing the portrait of a saint, c.1500 (illuminated miniature on vellum) by Fora

Christ at the gates of Hell bearing the banner of the resurrection
986128 Christ at the gates of Hell bearing the banner of the resurrection and reaching in to rescue souls, Adam and Eve behind, c.1550 (miniature in ink and wash on vellum) by Italian School

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour
986100 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert

Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink
986099 Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan, 15th century (paint on vellum)
986048 David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan, 15th century (paint on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.7x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan)

Miniature illustrating the Judgement of the Mothers, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
985948 Miniature illustrating the Judgement of the Mothers, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Solomon Teaching, and the Disputation of the Doctors

Two pages from a thirteenth century Missale in Latin, from the Middle Rhine region, c
985946 Two pages from a thirteenth century Missale in Latin, from the Middle Rhine region, c.1250-1300 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School

Last Judgement, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985752 Last Judgement, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Judgement)

Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c
991250 Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c.1575-1600 (Illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Italian School

Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum)
991249 Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum) by French School, (17th century); 46.7x90.45 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte Universelle (World Map)

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1450 (paint and ink on vellum)
986371 Adoration of the Magi, c.1450 (paint and ink on vellum) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 21x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Nativity, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986370 Nativity, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity)

Map of the Seven Marshland Townships, after 1581 (manuscript on vellum, ink)
986262 Map of the Seven Marshland Townships, after 1581 (manuscript on vellum, ink) by English School, (16th century); 6.9x8.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity
985947 Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity, and the Expulsion of Lucifer from Heaven, c.1410 (illuminated manuscipt on vellum) by French School

Illuminated frontispiece with title and a painted portrait of Robert Browning
985870 Illuminated frontispiece with title and a painted portrait of Robert Browning, 1912 (illuminated manuscript on vellum, gold and colours) by Sangorski

An illuminated page depicting St. Jerome in his study, and a border incorporating a
985848 An illuminated page depicting St. Jerome in his study, and a border incorporating a griffin attacked by three men, 1470 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School

Christ washing the feet of Peter, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985751 Christ washing the feet of Peter, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI
1195468 The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI, 1731 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Paricius, Johann Carl (1705-60); 62.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lavinia, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195390 Lavinia, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Juno in her chariot, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195385 Juno in her chariot, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)
1195478 The Nativity, ca.1440 (manuscript on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Woman with the harvest basket (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195377 Woman with the harvest basket (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from To Autumn (recto), and decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint, ink and gold-leaf on vellum) by English School

Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with
1195361 Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with mother-of-pearl and g) by English School

King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)
1195359 King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly, (bodycolour on vellum)
659212 A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly, (bodycolour on vellum) by Dietzsch, Barbara Regina (1706-83); 37x27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly)

The Virgin Praying, c. 1500 (paint and ink on vellum)
986372 The Virgin Praying, c.1500 (paint and ink on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 16.7x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Virgin Praying)

Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986369 Crowned Virgin, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Virgin)

Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia
986170 Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia, das ist: Die gantze heilige Schrifft: Deudsch, translated by Martin Luther, 1560-1561 (printed woodcut on vellum) by Cranach

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"Exploring the Beauty of Vellum: A Journey Through Art and History" Vellum, a material cherished for centuries, has been the canvas for countless masterpieces. From the exquisite title page and opening page of the Kelmscott Press edition to the captivating battle scene between archers and cavalry, vellum brings these works to life with its smooth texture and durability. Intricate details unfold on vellum as seen in the Massacre of the Innocents miniature from c. 1450, where ink, paint, and gold leaf intertwine to create a haunting depiction. Similarly, in another rendition from c. 1490, paint and ink on gold ground on vellum evoke a sense of tragedy that lingers. The artistry continues through time with illuminated manuscripts like "St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors, " showcasing vibrant colors illuminating this 1606 masterpiece. Meanwhile, "Man from Saviese" captures attention with watercolor strokes dancing upon vellum's surface. From pen and black ink delicately applied onto vellum in "Sunshine of Saint Eulalie Arrives" to intricate scenes such as "A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, " painted meticulously using gold leaf accents - each piece tells its own story. Even modern artists find inspiration within this timeless medium; "And One by One Crept Silently to Rest" reveals emotions etched onto vellum through pen strokes dating back to 1902-3. In contrast, "A Pair of Angels" showcases transparent vellum layered over painted paper adorned with gilding - an innovative take on tradition. Delving further into history reveals treasures like The Trinity miniature by Master of Vitae Imperatorium; burnished gold shimmers alongside delicate brushstrokes creating an ethereal atmosphere around divine figures.