The use of floral illuminations in European medieval manuscripts has long been a subject of fascination and intrigue for scholars and enthusiasts alike. These intricate designs and patterns, often found in the margins of texts, are frequently imbued with deeper symbolic meanings and hidden messages, making them a rich area of exploration for those interested in the art and literature of the Middle Ages.
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Marlay cutting Fr. 4 Betrayal and Arrest of Christ (Terce of the Hours of the Virgin)
1. Decoration in the margins of leaf from a Book of Hours depicting the arrest of Christ. The marginalia is of a frog amongst roses and possibly…
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The Unicorn Rests in a Garden or The Unicorn in Captivity
1. Section of "The Unicorn Rests in a Garden" tapestry featuring wild arum, orchid, and thistle.2. "The Unicorn Rests in a Garden" may have been…
Marlay cutting Fr. 4 Betrayal and Arrest of Christ (Terce of the Hours of the Virgin)
1. Decoration in the margins of leaf from a Book of Hours depicting the arrest of Christ. The marginalia is of a frog amongst roses and possibly…
Book of hours (MS M.287, fol.75r)
1. Blue and pink thistle in margins of folio of a Book of Hours featured with acanthus leaves. 2. "Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled with wimple, holding…
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Strawberry
Strawberries were initially associated with temptation. This was a common meaning shared amongst many fruits. According to “The Medieval Flower...