Psalter of St Louis 1252-70 Illumination on parchment, 21,0 x 14,5 cm Biblioth?que Nationale, Paris This page from the Psalter of St Louis depicts Balaam and his Ass . It is known that Louis IX built up a library of manuscripts and himself commissioned a number of works, among them the Psalter of St Louis. It is a luxurious book, with a preliminary group of seventy-eight full-page illuminations of scenes from the Old Testament. These are remarkably uniform in their layout. Each page contains a row of figures surmounted by a handsome architectural canopy with pinnacles, traceried windows and two large gables each containing a rose window. It is worth noting that this type of decoration can equally well be found in the small reliquiaries of goldsmiths. With these manuscripts the earlier style vanishes. Drapery falls with reasonable naturalism over the figures, it hangs rather than clings. The figures are dainty in their proportions and actions and have long arms which they tend to gesticulate. But it is perhaps in the heads that the change is most obvious. They are tiny in proportion to the bodies and are scarcely coloured, much less modelled in colour. The main features are drawn in, each head representing a minute triumph of penmanship. In the formation of this style, the influence of sculpture seems likely. The illustration is from the story of Balaam and his ass, very popular in the Middle Ages. Balaam, riding on his ass, is followed by his servant and by the princes of Moab. The subtle and slender figures are elongated in the Gothic style; the heads are small and long, their fingers delicate and expressive. The unknown master was above all intent on conveying emotions, and the gestures of the figures are used to elucidate the story. The decorative and compelling effect of the miniature is enhanced by the magnificent colours. , MINIATURIST, French , Psalter of St Louis , 1251-1300 , French , illumination , religious
Måleriet Identifieringen :: 64993
5414 ago.
Konstnär: unknow artist Målning: Psalter of St Louis Information: 1252-70 Illumination on parchment, 21,0 x 14,5 cm Biblioth?que Nationale, Paris This page from the Psalter of St Louis depicts Balaam and his Ass . It is known that Louis IX built up a library of manuscripts and himself commissioned a number of works, among them the Psalter of St Louis. It is a luxurious book, with a preliminary group of seventy-eight full-page illuminations of scenes from the Old Testament. These are remarkably uniform in their layout. Each page contains a row of figures surmounted by a handsome architectural canopy with pinnacles, traceried windows and two large gables each containing a rose window. It is worth noting that this type of decoration can equally well be found in the small reliquiaries of goldsmiths. With these manuscripts the earlier style vanishes. Drapery falls with reasonable naturalism over the figures, it hangs rather than clings. The figures are dainty in their proportions and actions and have long arms which they tend to gesticulate. But it is perhaps in the heads that the change is most obvious. They are tiny in proportion to the bodies and are scarcely coloured, much less modelled in colour. The main features are drawn in, each head representing a minute triumph of penmanship. In the formation of this style, the influence of sculpture seems likely. The illustration is from the story of Balaam and his ass, very popular in the Middle Ages. Balaam, riding on his ass, is followed by his servant and by the princes of Moab. The subtle and slender figures are elongated in the Gothic style; the heads are small and long, their fingers delicate and expressive. The unknown master was above all intent on conveying emotions, and the gestures of the figures are used to elucidate the story. The decorative and compelling effect of the miniature is enhanced by the magnificent colours. , MINIATURIST, French , Psalter of St Louis , 1251-1300 , French , illumination , religious
Psalter of Blanche of Castile 1235 Illumination on parchment, 28 x 20 cm Biblioth?que de l'Arsenal, Paris This is a page from the so-called Psalter of Blanche of Castile representing the Crucifixion and Deposition. This psalter - according to a fourteenth-century tradition - belonged to Blanche of Castile (died 1252), the mother of Louis IX. It is a richly decorated book with illustrations arranged in roundels. This idea almost certainly derives from stained glass. Since the glazier was a specialized sort of painter, it is not surprising to find the two professions overlapping. Stained glass frequently mirrors the style of manuscript painting; and here the illuminator seems to be adapting to a page layout an idea taken over from the glazier. , MINIATURIST, French , Psalter of Blanche of Castile , 1201-1250 , French , illumination , religious
Måleriet Identifieringen :: 64992
5415 ago.
Konstnär: unknow artist Målning: Psalter of Blanche of Castile Information: 1235 Illumination on parchment, 28 x 20 cm Biblioth?que de l'Arsenal, Paris This is a page from the so-called Psalter of Blanche of Castile representing the Crucifixion and Deposition. This psalter - according to a fourteenth-century tradition - belonged to Blanche of Castile (died 1252), the mother of Louis IX. It is a richly decorated book with illustrations arranged in roundels. This idea almost certainly derives from stained glass. Since the glazier was a specialized sort of painter, it is not surprising to find the two professions overlapping. Stained glass frequently mirrors the style of manuscript painting; and here the illuminator seems to be adapting to a page layout an idea taken over from the glazier. , MINIATURIST, French , Psalter of Blanche of Castile , 1201-1250 , French , illumination , religious
Codex pictoratus Balthasaris Behem 1505 Illumination on parchment Biblioteka Jagiellonska, Cracow The codex contains the statutes and privilegies of the town of Cracow. It was made for and owned by Balthasar Behem, Chancellor of Cracow. The miniature shown here depicts the Cricifix with Mary and St John. , MINIATURIST, Polish , Codex pictoratus Balthasaris Behem , 1451-1500 , Polish , illumination , historical
Måleriet Identifieringen :: 64991
5415 ago.
Konstnär: unknow artist Målning: Codex pictoratus Balthasaris Behem Information: 1505 Illumination on parchment Biblioteka Jagiellonska, Cracow The codex contains the statutes and privilegies of the town of Cracow. It was made for and owned by Balthasar Behem, Chancellor of Cracow. The miniature shown here depicts the Cricifix with Mary and St John. , MINIATURIST, Polish , Codex pictoratus Balthasaris Behem , 1451-1500 , Polish , illumination , historical
polyptych of the misericordia sansepolcro, pinacoteca comunale
oil and tempera on panel
base 3.30 m height approximately 2.73m
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Måleriet Identifieringen :: 64986
5415 ago.
Konstnär: Piero della Francesca Målning: polyptych of the misericordia Information: sansepolcro, pinacoteca comunale
oil and tempera on panel
base 3.30 m height approximately 2.73m
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polyptych of saint anthony perugia, galleria nazionale dell'umbria
oil and tempera on poplar panel
338 by 230cm
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Måleriet Identifieringen :: 64966
5415 ago.
Konstnär: Piero della Francesca Målning: polyptych of saint anthony Information: perugia, galleria nazionale dell'umbria
oil and tempera on poplar panel
338 by 230cm
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