France - Franco-Flemish; Imago - La nobiltà del facsimile...

Manchester Bible - French MS 5 Preserved at Manchester, John Rylands Library 13th Century 48 leaves Copy number: L Magnificent example of a medieval illuminated Bible, enriched by a complete cycle of full-page miniatures, executed with gold leaf and precious pigments. The scenes depict central episodes of Genesis and Exodus, such as Creation, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, with a refined style rich in iconographic detail. The manuscript, produced in northeast France or Flanders at the beginning of the 13th century, represents a rare example of the so-called illustrated Bible book: a type in which images become absolute protagonists, with a narrative elegance that makes long textual writings superfluous. The miniatures follow a coherent iconographic program and are accompanied by descriptive inscriptions, harmoniously integrated, which reinforce the symbolic reading of the sacred scenes. This codex, known as MS 5 (Rylands), stands out for the balance between spirituality and art, and for its function as a high-status object. A work intended for a connoisseur of great taste and culture, that preserves intact its charm and aesthetic value after centuries. Complete copy with case and commentary Edited by Imago - The nobility of the facsimile

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