A richly detailed limited-edition facsimile of Gefangennahme Christi (The Arrest of Christ), originally from the Black Prayer Book of Flanders, Bruges, circa 1466–1476.
This reproduction was issued by Coron Verlag as part of the Große Bibliotheken der Welt series in collaboration with the Austrian National Library. The miniature is executed with 23½ karat gold, faithfully recreating the deep black ground and luminous gilded ornament characteristic of the original Flemish manuscript.
The composition depicts Christ’s arrest, framed by intricate foliate borders and narrative medallions in the Gothic style.
Original Manuscript: Flanders (Bruges), circa 1466–1476
Facsimile Edition: Late 20th century (limited to 1,995 copies)
Material: High-quality print with 23.5 karat gold application; mat board
Condition: Minor edge wear to mat; print clean and vibrant; slight waviness visible from mounting
Dimensions: 11.25” x 16” (including white board)
A richly detailed limited-edition facsimile of Gefangennahme Christi (The Arrest of Christ), originally from the Black Prayer Book of Flanders, Bruges, circa 1466–1476.
This reproduction was issued by Coron Verlag as part of the Große Bibliotheken der Welt series in collaboration with the Austrian National Library. The miniature is executed with 23½ karat gold, faithfully recreating the deep black ground and luminous gilded ornament characteristic of the original Flemish manuscript.
The composition depicts Christ’s arrest, framed by intricate foliate borders and narrative medallions in the Gothic style.
Original Manuscript: Flanders (Bruges), circa 1466–1476
Facsimile Edition: Late 20th century (limited to 1,995 copies)
Material: High-quality print with 23.5 karat gold application; mat board
Condition: Minor edge wear to mat; print clean and vibrant; slight waviness visible from mounting
Dimensions: 11.25” x 16” (including white board)
