By Jenny Weston Medieval initials come in all shapes and sizes. They also come with different kinds of decoration. While some feature twisty vines, flowers, and other abstract designs, others present more detailed and distinctive figures and scenes. Known as 'historiated initials', these portray figures or scenes that are clearly identifiable — they tell a story.…

[Historiated Initial]

Historiated initial M depicting the parable of the Good Shepherd

Carta ejecutoria de hidalguía, Granada, Spain, 1574., MS M.852

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristoforo_Orimina CH986266 The Trinity, c.1360 (paint on burnished gold ground on vellum) by Neapolitan School; 10x10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trinity. An historiated initial 'B', from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, associated with the name of Cristoforo Orimina (active circa 1330-1365). Neopolitan School. Paint on burnished gold ground on vellum. Painted in Naples circa 1360. 10 x 10cm.); Photo © Christie's Images; Italian, it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party rights in some territories +++ itineraireiconographique.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/images-... === IMAGEnumber CH986266 Title The Trinity, c.1360 (paint on burnished gold ground on vellum) Creator Neapolitan School, (14th century) Nationality Italian Description The Trinity. An historiated initial 'B', from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, associated with the name of Cristoforo Orimina (active circa 1330-1365). Neopolitan School. Paint on burnished gold ground on vellum. Painted in Naples circa 1360. 10 x 10cm. Location Private Collection Medium paint on burnished gold ground on vellum Date c.1360 (C14th) Dimensions 10x10 cms Credit The Trinity, c.1360 (paint on burnished gold ground on vellum), Neapolitan School, (14th century) / Private Collection / Photo © Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images www.bridgemanimages.com/en-GB/asset/986266/neapolitan-sch... via www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1610407512359567&set=...

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Bible, England, perhaps Gloucester, ca. 1240

« Collectarium ad usum regalis ecclesiae S. Catharinae in Cultura Parisiis, ordinis canonicorum regularium sancti Augustini, congregationis gallicanae ; continens capitula, orationes, caeteraque omnia ad matutinum, laudes et vesperas a celebrante dicenda. Parisiis, scribebat Stephanus Damoiselet. Anno r. s. CIƆ. IƆC LXXVII » -- 1677 -- manuscrits

Bible krále Václava

Gradualis sanctorum Ecclesiae Parisiensis pars V incipiens a festo sancti Bernardi usque ad festum sanctae Ceciliae inclusive -- 1670-1819 -- partitions

Gradualis sanctorum Ecclesiae Parisiensis pars II incipiens a die 30 novembris festo s. Andreas ad diem I. maii festum Jacobi -- 1669 -- partitions

Choir book

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Biblia sacra. Biblia sacra, tomus III -- 1280-1300 -- manuscrits

Les trophées / José-Maria de Heredia ; [compositions de Luc Olivier-Merson] ; [gravures de Léopold Flameng] -- 1907 -- livre

Handschriften

Handschriften

Historiated initial E showing the Parable of the Importunate Friend (Luke:11:5-8), from a choirbook, France (Paris?), ca.1500.

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Lancelot du Lac, Northeastern France, perhaps in Saint-Quentin or Laon, between 1310 and 1315