Snails feature in some illustrations in Medieval illuminated manuscripts. The knight vs snail motif was common, but modern scholars can’t determine it’s meaning. I like to think it’s just a joke. Armored knight vs armored snail. But who knows?

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For Friday, here are three different depictions of David and his harp from some of our medieval psalters (i.e. books containing the Book of Psalms).

(Photos: MS 131, fol. 7r, MS 196, fol. 7r, MS 204, fol. 14r)



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Whose is this? In this digital exhibition, you can see many well-known people’s autograph manuscripts and original artworks. Click here to see more: https://t.co/TsYm63Knag

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(Some manuscripts)

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Yes Diy, please go and write. Your manuscripts are waiting.. 😆

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✨Reminder✨
The next deadline to submit manuscripts for our academic journal is Wed, June 15, 24:00 JST!
Manuscripts in Japanese & English accepted!🌈
The Art Research Center (ARC) is a leading hub for the digital archiving of Japanese art and culture. https://t.co/chdHUMoxLa

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The Hellmouth is an entrance to hell that manifests as the open jaws of an infernal beast. Depictions of Hellmouths were common during the Middle Ages and Renaissance in manuscripts, and even as dramatic mechanical set pieces in theatrical productions.

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Removed from Carrickfergus, in May 1600 he's clear how to wage this war 'It is famine not the sword that must reduce this country...making daily roads into their countries, spoiling their cattle and killing all that are found' [thats in the manuscripts edited from the calendars]

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Prepare your mind... "Manuscripts from the Far Realm" is coming to on JUNE 5TH.

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The Illuminated Manuscript TTRPG Jam is starting today and running til the end of June! Make a game or supplement inspired by medieval art and manuscripts in All skill levels welcome! 🔗 below

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The consequences for seeing the true horrors of the universe are severe—and once the mind is shattered, there's rarely a chance to piece it back together.

Manuscripts from the Far Realm. Coming to on JUNE 5TH.

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✨Reminder✨
We invite you to submit manuscripts for our academic journal! (Next deadline: 6/15, 24:00 JST)
Manuscripts in Japanese & English accepted!🌈
The Art Research Center (ARC) is a leading hub for the digital archiving of Japanese art and culture. https://t.co/chdHUMoxLa

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Inspired by me spending hours over the past week browsing , I've decided to host a jam inspired by illuminated manuscripts. Join and create a game both old and new. Starts June 1st and runs for a month! https://t.co/q359RX0uIc

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Archive the free manuscripts drawn by friend.

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The Library has a wide variety of cultural and historical material that encompasses art works, archives, manuscripts, photographs, film, sound, maps and printed material. Visit our Collecting exhibition to have a look for yourself.

🔗https://t.co/TYGBY6YIHh

© Margaret Jones

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We are open to Young Adult and Middle Grade manuscripts for both novels AND now graphic novels!

Submissions open from 1-31 July, and you can find more details here: https://t.co/A9aF968XrS

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"Sylas was bespectacled for a while during development. The glasses were to help him read all of the books and manuscripts Lux brought him. The idea of giving Sylas a pet lizard was also on the table for a hot second."

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