201 - Bible Moralisée. Codex Vindobonensis 2554 (from the Austrian National Library). 1 full-page illustration, 1 heraldic page, and 1,032 gold-embossed medallions. Commentary volume by Rainer Hausherr (in German and French). Full facsimile. Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), Club du Livre 1973. 131 folio leaves. Old leather with rich blind embossing. (Spine somewhat faded, slightly rubbed and scuffed).

Bible Moralisée. Codex Vindobonensis 2554 (from the Austrian National Library). 1 full-page illustration, 1 heraldic page, and 1,032 gold-embossed medallions. Commentary volume by Rainer Hausherr (in German and French). Full facsimile. Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), Club du Livre 1973. 131 folio leaves. Old leather with rich blind embossing. (Spine somewhat faded, slightly rubbed and scuffed). One of 1,000 copies (general edition: 3,000 copies).—This world-famous manuscript is considered one of the most magnificent Gothic manuscripts ever created, not least because of the gold ground applied to the pages. While the illustrations primarily depict scenes from the Old Testament, the dictum “Deus lux est”—explained in the New Testament (John 1:5) and frequently interpreted in the Gothic period—is presented here in a strikingly vivid and pictorial manner. An impressive manuscript that captivates the viewer not least through the striking opening miniature “God as Creator of the World” and its artistic visual interpretations. Facsimile. With 1 full-page miniature, 1 heraldic page, and 1,032 miniatures, some of which are highlighted in gold. Original leather binding with rich blind embossing; original leather (faded in some places, with minimal rubbing and chafing). - The world-famous manuscript is considered one of the most magnificent Gothic manuscripts ever, not least because of the gold ground applied to the pages. While the images primarily depict scenes from the Old Testament, the dictum “Deus lux est” (God is light)—which is explicitly stated in the New Testament (John 1:5) and frequently interpreted in Gothic art—is impressively illustrated here. An impressive manuscript that captivates the viewer not least because of the captivating opening miniature “God as the Creator of the World” and its creative pictorial solutions. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard margin scheme. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.