A spectacular exhibition of medieval illuminated manuscripts opens at the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Cambridge University Library today, July 26.
A spectacular exhibition of medieval illuminated manuscripts opens at the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Cambridge University Library today, July 26.
Cambridge is among the world’s richest treasuries of medieval illuminated manuscripts and The Cambridge Illuminations displays over 200 treasures, many never before on public view.
An entire gallery is devoted to leaves from the renowned Macclesfield Psalter, recently saved for the nation. Visitors will be able to enjoy the richness of its illustrations while it is disbound for conservation. The exhibition also includes numerous books of hours, Bibles, encyclopaedias, scientific, mathematical, historical and geographical treatises.
A selection of the exhibition material will be available through a virtual exhibition on the Museum’s and the University Library’s web sites. A programme of public talks and practical classes on calligraphy and illumination, as well as a series of concerts are planned.
The exhibition will close with an international conference from December 8-10 2005 at Corpus Christi College, which will bring together many of the world’s leading medievalists.
Admission to the exhibition is free and opening times are: 10.00-17.00 Tuesday - Saturday, and 12.00-17.00 on Sundays & Bank Holidays at the Fitzwilliam Museum; and 09.00-18.00 Monday - Friday and 09.00-16.30 on Saturdays at the University Library. The University Library is closed on August 29 & September 16-23 inclusive.
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