THE CODEX OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROLOGY OF KING WENCELSLAUS - Browsing Facsimile Editions (4K / UHD)

#AntiqueScientific;A gem of Gothic #illumination for the splendid court of Wenceslaus IV (1361-1419), King of Bohemia and uncrowned Holy Roman Emperor: The Codex of Astronomy and Astrology of King Wenceslaus. Its many precious miniatures impress with their extremely fine execution, refined coloring, and rich use of both gold leaf and brushed gold. The #manuscript is a testament to the rich artistic culture cultivated by the King at his court in Prague. The workings of the stars are masterfully illuminated by 55 miniatures, 7 astrological figures, 3 gold initials, 114 opaque initials, and 19 historicized initials – a truly spectacular work from the court of a learned, art-loving monarch.