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Christine de Pizan – Epistre OtheaThe extraordinary manuscript Epistre Othea – also known as Advice to a Young Hero – was created in Paris around 1406. It originates from Christine de Pizan, one of the very first female authors in Europe, and is regarded as a key work of medieval literature.In t…
He is, without question, the most celebrated painter of the Renaissance and one of the most renowned artists the world has ever known: Michelangelo Buonarroti.To mark the 550th anniversary of his birth, we are proud to present a selection of the artist’s most beautiful and famous sketches in an excl…
The manuscript‘s allure lies in its abundant illustrations, particularly the striking portrayal of Queen Accidia (or Sloth), who languidly rests in bed, seemingly disinterested despite the distractions around her. Such depictions highlight the theme of the seven capital vices, emphasizing the moral …
Marco Polo’s travel narrative constitutes a unique testimony to the geopolitical and economic powers of his time. Its enduring popularity, traceable through the numerous surviving manuscript copies, speaks to its exceptional resonance over the centuries. Marco Polo left behind a singular document of…
A Monumental Vision of the World as It Was Known in the 16th CenturyDie Beschreibung und Contrafactur der vornembster Stät der Welt, or by its original Latin title Civitates Orbis Terrarum, remains the most extensive and renowned collection of city views from the 16th century. Lavishly produced in…
Step into the brilliant mind of Leonardo da Vinci: The 12 Paris Notebooks and their two supplement volumes from the Institut de France are now available as a meticulous facsimile edition – strictly limited to 990 copies worldwide. This monumental project is divided into four series, three of which h…
For the first time, an edition will enable you to not only experience the fantastic variety and fine art of the magnificent manuscripts of one of the world’s most important manuscripts in the world, but also allows you to possess a strictly limited edition of only 1000 copies worldwide, enjoying the…
Our manuscript offers a unique testimony of its time, not only from the point of view of medicine, pharmacology and the history of science, but also with regard to the history of mentalities and history of art. More than 240 skilfully executed illustrations, which offer an exceptional insight into t…