Art in Miniature: Illuminated Manuscripts in the Middle Ages

Presented by Dr Sophie Oosterwijk

A familiar image in medieval Annunciation scenes is that of the Virgin Mary reading a book, but what exactly is she supposed to be reading? A devotional book probably, and perhaps one with beautiful decorations: intricate initials, miniatures glittering with gold, and witty marginalia. The illuminators of such manuscripts have themselves often remained anonymous, yet their artistry was greatly prized by wealthy patrons such as the Duke of Berry. This talk offers an introduction to medieval manuscript illumination: an art so rich and so highly regarded that it long managed to survive the advent of book printing.

Dates and Locations

Saturday 30 August 2025 Rockhampton (QLD)

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