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Vellum Collection

Vellum, a timeless material that has preserved the beauty of history and art for centuries

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Vellum Collection: Hereford mappa mundi (world map)
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Vellum Collection: Brudenell Magna Carta
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Vellum Collection: Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Virgin a
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Vellum Collection: East Prospect of the Giants Causeway
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Vellum Collection: Old Church Music 1500
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Vellum Collection: ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE. The passage reproduced contains a record of Aethelred
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Vellum Collection: Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
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Vellum Collection: Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border)
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Vellum Collection: Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
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Vellum Collection: Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Eric Ravilious
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Vellum Collection: Catalan Atlas (reproduction)
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Vellum Collection: Antiphonal (Fragment)
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Vellum Collection: Cantiga 99, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating
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Vellum Collection: Entombment, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Christ on the Cross, ca. 1485. ca. 1485. Creator: Anon
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Vellum Collection: Portrait of Marthe Marie Tronchin, 1758 / 61. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
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Vellum Collection: Catalan Atlas, Sheet 10, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Elisabeth of Valois, wife of King Philip II of Spain, daughter of King Henry II of France, 1545-1568
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Vellum Collection: Louise of Savoy, Regent of France, mother of King Francis I, 1476-1532
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Vellum Collection: Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566
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Vellum Collection: Louise of Lorraine, wife of King Henry III of France, 1534-1601
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Vellum Collection: Anne of Pisseleu, Duchess of Etampes, mistress of King Francis I, 1508-1580
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Vellum Collection: Anne of Britanny, wife to King Charles VIII and King Louis XII of France, 1476-1514
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Vellum Collection: Isabelle de Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI. In her wedding dress, aged 14, 1385
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Vellum Collection: Woman of the court of Rene d Anjou or Rene I of Naples, 1409Ð1480
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Vellum Collection: Man from Saviese, 1909 (w / c, gouache and pencil on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
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Vellum Collection: Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Au Cirque: Ecuyere, 1888. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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Vellum Collection: Adoration of the Magi, manuscript Wernhers von Tegernsee, 12th century
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Vellum Collection: Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
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Vellum Collection: At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Solomon Receiving Presents from the Queen of Sheba, c. 1863-4 (vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Detail of the Mediterranean from the Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
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Vellum Collection: Catalan Atlas, Sheet 9, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Catalan Atlas, Sheet 12, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Catalan Atlas, Sheet 11, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Four vellum leaves of the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Plan of Bankside, Southwark (engraving)
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Vellum Collection: Saint Jerome, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain
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Vellum Collection: Nativity, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment)
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Vellum Collection: Detail of The Family of the Baker, Johann Friedrich Nikolaus
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Vellum Collection: A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen)


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Vellum, a timeless material that has preserved the beauty of history and art for centuries. From the intricate details of The Hereford Mappa Mundi to the significance of Brudenell Magna Carta, it has been an essential canvas for masterpieces. Take a journey through time as you explore the world map created by Richard de Bello in 1285 on this delicate medium. Marvel at its accuracy and craftsmanship, showcasing a wealth of geographical knowledge from that era. Intriguingly, even musical compositions found their home on vellum. Choirbook number 9 with Gregorian chants from the 15th century transports us back to an age where harmonies echoed through ancient cathedrals. Virgin Mary's presence is felt deeply in these sacred pages. The versatility extends beyond maps and music; it embraces nature too. Delicate flowers like Blush Provence rose and Clematis purpurea find themselves immortalized on this velvety surface, capturing their ephemeral beauty forever. But it doesn't stop there – historical records also found solace in vellum's enduring embrace. The ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE recounts Aethelred's reign, reminding us how crucial documentation is for understanding our past. Even across continents, vellum leaves its mark. A hand-colored engraving depicting Virginia and Florida in 1667 showcases not only artistic skill but also highlights how this material transcended borders to capture important cartographic information. As we delve deeper into history with Choirbook number 3 featuring more Gregorian chants from the fifteenth century Coronati period or admire Stewartia malecodendron trees flourishing on vellum sheets - we realize that this material truly stands as a testament to human creativity throughout time.