Bible of Borso d'Este, Renaissance illuminated manuscript at Palazzo dei Musei, Italy
The Bible of Borso d'Este consists of two volumes containing more than 1,000 individual illuminations with painted scenes from biblical narratives.
Created between 1455 and 1461 by artists led by Taddeo Crivelli, the manuscript traveled from Ferrara to Modena, Vienna, and Paris before returning to Italy.
The manuscript pages display intricate frames with scrolls, animals, and heraldic symbols that represent the artistic excellence of Renaissance illumination techniques.
The Bible measures 37.5 centimeters in height and 26.5 centimeters in width, with each page featuring two columns of text surrounded by decorative elements.
The manuscript contains detailed illustrations of 15th-century daily life, including music, dance, plants, and animals within its religious context.
Inception: 1455
Creator: Taddeo Crivelli, Franco dei Russi, Guglielmo Giraldi, Girolamo da Cremona
Height: 37.5 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Made from material: parchment
GPS coordinates: 44.64810,10.92110
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:54
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