1st Edition
The Rijmbijbel The Oldest Illustrated Manuscript in Dutch
96 Pages
by
Amsterdam University Press
The oldest illustrated manuscript in Dutch contains a 13th-century Rijmbijbel (Rhymed Bible) by Jacob van Maerlant, a biblical paraphrase in paired rhyme, followed by a history of the First Jewish-Roman War, some decades after the death of Christ. The manuscript is lavishly illustrated, featuring no fewer than 159 precious miniatures. Due to its famous author, luxurious character, and the high... Read more
INTRODUCTION, A collaborative effort on a medieval masterpiece. A statue, a poem and a painting, Maerlant, an innovative author, The Rijmbijbel: a rich text tradition, A European phenomenon, Under the microscope, Penwork in the Rijmbijbel, Illustration in the Rijmbijbel, An 18th-Century Comeback, Further reading, TEXTS AND MINIATURES FROM THE RIJMBIJBEL.
Biography
Edited by Bram Caers and Jan Pauwels.
