The Genealogy manuscripts of the Derrer Family were created in the Late Middle Ages and in all likelihood at a large provincial monastery, commissioned by the family. This beautiful illumination has a sophisticated and harmonious style in which theatrical ostentation mingled with vehement emotional frankness. (Additional Derrer Illuminations are available upon request).
The Twelfth Generation, Friedrich Derrer c.1626, Tempera colors with gold and silver highlights on parchmentUnknown, German Illuminator (Active 1600 - 1640) |
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The Genealogy manuscripts of the Derrer Family were created in the Late Middle Ages and in all likelihood at a large provincial monastery, commissioned by the family. This beautiful illumination has a sophisticated and harmonious style in which theatrical ostentation mingled with vehement emotional frankness. (Additional Derrer Illuminations are available upon request). |
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