The Book of Miracles

Till-Holger Borchert - 2017

Overview

This volume presents the revelatory Book of Miracles, a spectacular discovery from the field of Renaissance art. Created around 1550 in Augsburg, this near-complete illustrated manuscript features 169 pages of large-format gouache and watercolor illustrations. The mesmerizing images depict wondrous and often eerie phenomena, drawing from biblical tales, the Book of Revelation, and events contemporary to the author. Visions range from shooting stars and swarms of locusts to terrifying monsters and fatal floods, offering a hypnotic sequence of dreadful, spectacular, and apocalyptic scenes.

Who it's for

• Students and enthusiasts of Renaissance art and history.
• Readers interested in illustrated manuscripts and their cultural context.
• Those fascinated by depictions of biblical, folkloric, and natural phenomena.

Key features

• Hardcover edition published by Taschen in 2017.
• Features 292 pages of richly illustrated content.
• Includes a transcript of the manuscript text.
• Offers a thorough introduction to the cultural and historical context.
• Text available in English, French, and German.
• ISBN: 9783836564144.