Masterpieces of Illumination: Codices Illustres. The World’s Most Famous Illuminated Manuscripts 400 to 1600

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Masterpieces of Illumination: Codices Illustres – The World’s Most Famous Illuminated Manuscripts 400–1600 presents an unparalleled survey of the finest examples of the art of manuscript illumination across more than a millennium. Edited by Ingo F. Walther and Norbert Wolf, the volume features over 120 celebrated codices from Europe and the Mediterranean world, each reproduced in superb colour and accompanied by expert commentary. Ranging from early Christian manuscripts through the Gothic splendour of the Middle Ages to the refined Renaissance, the book explores the artistry, iconography, and cultural contexts of these treasures, offering both a visual feast and an authoritative reference on the golden age of the illuminated book.

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