The Chronicles Of The Crusader Kingdom Of Jerusalem - Browsing Facsimile Editions

This famous #manuscript from the Austrian National Library in Vienna presents a historic chronicle of the crusaders. From the First #Crusade and the capture of Jerusalem in 1099 and across the reigns of the following kings of Jerusalem, the history of the crusades was visualized in magnificent #miniatures. The landscape format of the Chronicles of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem is unusual, and truly accentuates the paintings. The splendid and unusual manuscript originated from a commission of Philipp the Good, Duke of Burgundy ca. 1450 in France. The Master of Girart de Roussillon, along with a scribe from the circle of David Aubert, created a masterpiece of 15th century #illumination that continues to amaze beholders to this day! #AntiqueRoyal