A Blooming Analysis of Floral Illuminations in Medieval Manuscripts
Ashlyn HigaredaAuthorMelissa FallonAuthor
The use of floral illuminations in European medieval manuscripts has long been a subject of fascination and intrigue for scholars and enthusiasts alike. These intricate designs and patterns, often found in the margins of texts, are frequently imbued with deeper symbolic meanings and hidden messages, making them a rich area of exploration for those interested in the art and literature of the Middle Ages.
Detail of a miniature of a rabbit with a trumpet, from the border of the folio. Royal 3 D VI f. 234 ; Historia scholastica (The 'Ashridge Petrus Comestor'); England, S. (London?); between 1283 and 1300
