Bell, bronze, Europe
Rome or Cologne
Bottle, 11th century
Made in Cologne
Crucifix, bronze, Europe
Made in Cologne or Mosan (?)
Reliquary Plaque with Christ Blessing
Made in possibly Cologne, Rhineland, Germany
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 190v
Text in silver on a purple ground, framed by an acanthus border: 'Inter praecipuos paradysi quatuor amnes hic est verbi potens caeli simnista iohannes.' Image taken from f. 190v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels... More
Evangelist Luke from BL Harley 2820, f. 120
Detail of a miniature of Luke, quill in hand, seated at a lecturn. Image taken from f. 120 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Incipit page of John's Gospel from BL Harley 2820, f. 192
Incipit page of John's Gospel with illuminated initials, 'In' (principio erat verbum) and Christ in the centre, framed by an acanthus border with male portrait busts in four medallions. Image taken from f. 192 ... More
Incipit page of Matthew's Gospel from BL Harley 2820, f. 15
Incipit page of Matthew's Gospel with illuminated initials, 'Li'(ber), framed by an acanthus border with male portrait busts in four medallions. Image taken from f. 15 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with pr... More
Incipit page of Luke's Gospel from BL Harley 2820, f. 121
Incipit page of Luke's Gospel with illuminated initial 'Q'(uoniam quidem), framed by an acanthus border with geometric motifs in four medallions. Image taken from f. 121 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 3
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 3 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 5
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 5 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 2
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 2 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Evangelist John from BL Harley 2820, f. 191
Miniature of John, holding a manuscript, seated at a lecturn. Image taken from f. 191 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Crucifixion from BL Eg 3018, f. 23v
Miniature with the Crucifixion, and historiated initial with God supporting the dead Christ, with a full foliate border. Image taken from f. 23v of Missal, Use of Cologne. Written in Latin.
Cornelius and Cyprian from BL Eg 3018, f. 92
Miniature with Cornelius and Cyprian. Image taken from f. 92 of Missal, Use of Cologne. Written in Latin.
Martin of Tours from BL Eg 3018, f. 117
Miniature with a bishop, probably Martin of Tours, with a crippled beggar. Image taken from f. 117 of Missal, Use of Cologne. Written in Latin.
Cross and ownership inscription from BL Harley 2767, f. 145v
Cross and the ownership inscription of Goderamnus, 'prepositus' of the abbey of St. Pantaleon, Cologne. Image taken from f. 145v of On Architecture (De architectura). Written in Latin.
Incipit page of Mark's Gospel from BL Harley 2820, f. 79
Incipit page of Mark's Gospel with an illuminated initial, 'I'(nitium), framed by an acanthus border. Image taken from f. 79 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evan... More
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 13
Text in silver on a purple ground framed by an acanthus border: 'Hic pater in signis meritis Iheronimus almus scriptor et interpres divine legis habetur.' Image taken from f. 13 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 6v
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 6v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Evangelist Luke from BL Harley 2820, f. 120
Miniature of Luke, quill in hand, seated at a lecturn. Image taken from f. 120 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 5v
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 5v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Crucifixion, the Virgin from BL Eg 3018, ff. 23v-24
Miniature of the Crucifixion, historiated initial with God supporting the dead Christ, and miniature with the Virgin and the kneeling owner in prayer, with full foliate borders. Image taken from ff. 23v-24 of M... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 7
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 7 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 4
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 4 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Jerome from BL Harley 2820, f. 12v
Miniature of Jerome, seated under a canopy, with the hand of God above. Image taken from f. 12v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 191v
Text in silver on a purple ground, framed by an acanthus border: 'Initium s[an]c[t]i aevangelii s[e]c[un]d[u]m Iohannem.' Image taken from f. 191v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, a... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 3v
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 3v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 12
Text in silver on a purple ground, framed by an acanthus border: 'Maiestas d[o]m[in]i celsu[m] sedet ecce tribunal'. Image taken from f. 12 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the ... More
Evangelist Matthew from BL Harley 2820, f. 14
Miniature of Matthew, quill in hand, seated at a lecturn. Image taken from f. 14 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 119v
Text in silver on a purple ground, framed by an acanthus border. Image taken from f. 119v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 120v
Text in silver on a purple ground framed by an acanthus border:'Initium s[an]c[t]i aevangelii s[e]c[un]d[u]m Lucam.' Image taken from f. 120v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and th... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 4v
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 4v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Textile with Interlacing Bands forming Swastika Figures
Made in Cologne, Germany
Text in silver on a purple ground from BL Harley 2820, f. 14v
Text in silver on a purple ground, framed by an acanthus border with male portrait busts in four medallions: 'Initium s[an]c[t]i aevangelii s[e]c[un]d[u]m Matheu[m]. Image taken from f. 14v of Gospels (the 'Col... More
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 6
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 6 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Canon table from BL Harley 2820, f. 2v
Canon table with columns surmounted by foliate capitals. Image taken from f. 2v of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Evangelist Mark from BL Harley 2820, f. 78
Miniature of Mark, quill in hand, seated at a lecturn. Image taken from f. 78 of Gospels (the 'Cologne Gospels') with prologue, argumentum, and the Capitulare evangelorum. Written in Latin.
Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Fragment of Textile Band
Made in Cologne, Germany
Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Brocade Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Orphrey, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Band, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Brocade Band, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Textile, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Textile Band, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Orphrey Band, 14th century
Made in Cologne, Germany
Praetexta of an Antependium
Made in Cologne, Germany
Praetexta, 15th century
Made in Cologne
Section of Orphrey
Made in Cologne, Germany
The Annunciation, Anonymous, German, 15th century
Anonymous, German, Cologne, 15th century
Saint John the Baptist Appearing Before Herod
Augustin Braun (German, Cologne ca. 1570–1639 Cologne)