THE MORGAN SHOWCASES ONE OF ITS GREATEST ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS— THE THIRTEENTH-CENTURY CRUSADER BIBLE

Press release date: 
Friday, September 19, 2014

The Crusader Bible is one of the most extraordinary illuminated manuscripts ever created, renowned for its unrivaled and boldly colored illustrations and for its fascinating history. The work brings Old Testament stories to life in bright images replete with medieval castles, towns, and battling knights in armor, all set in thirteenth-century France. On view beginning October 17, this exhibition offers visitors the rare opportunity to view over forty folios from the disbound manuscript, the work of seven unknown artists who were clearly masters in their day. The exhibition runs through January 4, 2015.

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