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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…
In the 1470s, one of the most extraordinary and remarkable Books of Hours of the Middle Ages was created in Burgundy. The miniatures, crafted by the renowned Master of Mary of Burgundy, along with countless decorative details—flowers, vines, and hundreds of birds—give the manuscript its unique chara…
This magnificent Picture Bible of Mercy in the format 24 x 34 cm is probably the most beautiful bible of the 21stcentury and contains both, the complete Old and New Testament. It is illustrated with splendid miniatures of the most beautiful manuscripts from over 40 significant libraries worldwide. I…
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…
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…
