London — The Shahnameh – or ‘Book of Kings’ – made for Shah Tahmasp of Persia (r.1524-76) is one of the finest illustrated manuscripts in existence.
illuminated manuscript
August 5, 2021
Los Angeles – August 13, 1521, marks the fall of the Aztec Empire (also known as the Triple Alliance).
February 22, 2021
London — The Lindisfarne Gospels, the most spectacular surviving manuscript from Anglo-Saxon England, will go on display in the North East on loan from the British Libr
July 21, 2020
London - Christie’s announces highlights featuring in the forthcoming innovative Classic Art Evening Sale:
June 2, 2020
London – Mary Queen of Scots' prayer book will be offered as part of Christie’s Classic Week’s Old Master Group Evening Sale, being held live in London on 29 July 2020 (estimate: £250,000 - £350,00
January 24, 2020
New York – The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to present The Book of Ruth: Medieval to Modern, opening February 14
December 5, 2019
Hat tip to Aaron T. Pratt, Pforzheimer Curator of early books & manuscripts at the Ransom Center, who brought this incredible but easily overlooked painting to our attention.
October 4, 2018
Word from London: During the VIP Preview Day yesterday at Frieze Masters, Dr.
