Shimmering Books of Silver and Gold

December 1, 2009 – February 28, 2010

On display are 22 fine examples of illuminated manuscript facsimiles from the collection of the Kohler Art Library.  These reproductions of pre-9th to 16th century books located in Europe are sumptuous publications in their own right.  Some are embellished with actual gold foil to imitate the burnished gold of the originals, but all reveal the richness and splendor of manuscripts from the medieval through renaissance periods.   Enjoy these gospels, psalters, codices, lectionaries, and devotional books for their vibrant color, ornate design, and lavish decoration.

Curated by Lyn Korenic and Jaime Healy-Plotkin, Kohler Art Library.

Image from:  Karolingisches Sakramentar (9th c.).  Faksimile-Ausg. Graz, Akadem. Druck- u. Verlagsanst., 1971.