Medieval Manuscript – Codex Manesse
Original price was: 65,00 €.60,00 €Current price is: 60,00 €.
Original info
Title: Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift
Year: ca. 1305-1340
Origin: Zürich, Germany
Painter: unknown
Scriptorium info
Title: Codex Manesse. Der Tannhäuser
Technique: Hand-painted, watercolor on fine art paper.
Reconstruction carried out: 2009-2010
| Artist | Søren Bie |
|---|---|
| Created | 2009, 2010 |
| Hand painted | Yes |
| Material | Unique Fine Art Paper |
| Dimensions | Approximately A4 (30X20 cm) |
| Framed | No |
The Codex Manesse, or Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift is a Liederhandschrift (book of songs/poetry), the single most comprehensive source of Middle High German Minne song poetry, written and illustrated between ca. 1304 when the main part was completed, and ca. 1340 with the addenda. The codex was produced in Zürich, for the Manesse family. The manuscript is “the most beautifully illumined German manuscript in centuries;” it’s 137 miniatures are a series of “portraits” depicting each poet.
