The Sherborne Missal, one of the greatest of English medieval manuscripts, contains a wealth of marginal illustrations of wild birds, painted with great skill and accuracy. From over 170 images, over half can be clearly identified to 40 species, and although many are imaginary birds and fantasies, the manuscript offers an unparalleled insight into a fascinating aspect of England's natural history in the middle ages.
The Sherborne Missal, one of the greatest of English medieval manuscripts, contains a wealth of marginal illustrations of wild birds, painted with great skill and accuracy. From over 170 images, over half can be clearly identified to 40 species, and although many are imaginary birds and fantasies, the manuscript offers an unparalleled insight into a fascinating aspect of England's natural history in the middle ages.
Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
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Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
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| ISBN-13: | 9780802084347 |
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| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division |
| Publication date: | 12/29/2001 |
| Series: | Medieval Life in Manuscripts Series |
| Pages: | 64 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.93(w) x 9.66(h) x 0.23(d) |