Bamberg Apocalypse       Msc. Bibl. 140 (         Staatsbibliothek Bamberg (Bamberg, Germany)    

   Reichenau Monastery’s Legendary Work (Germany, 1000–1020)  

  Added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme Register list in 2003. 
  The only surviving Ottonian Apocalypse manuscript which is illuminated. 

 Emerging from the prestigious scriptorium of Reichenau Monastery, this illuminated manuscript stands as one of the most remarkable creations of medieval book art. The original, adorned with rich gold detailing, is celebrated as the only surviving Apocalypse manuscript from the Ottonian era, earning its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

 Commissioned during the reign of Otto III or Henry II, this extraordinary work continues to captivate scholars and collectors with its detailed storytelling and visual splendor, now beautifully replicated in a form that allows you to own a piece of medieval history with unparalleled precision.

 Among the invaluable literary treasures housed in the Bamberg State Library, few compare to the Bamberg Apocalypse in significance. This illuminated manuscript, crafted by the Reichenau Monastery’s exceptional scribes, holds the distinction of being the only Ottonian work to depict the Book of Revelation in a complete pictorial cycle.

 The Apocalypse, also referred to as the Book of Revelation, stands as the final chapter of the New Testament—an allegorical narrative steeped in symbolism that has resonated with the Christian world for centuries. The Bamberg Apocalypse visually interprets this sacred text through 57 masterfully executed miniatures, each infused with rich pigments and set upon shimmering gold backgrounds. Additionally, ornate initials embellished in gold and silver further elevate the manuscript’s artistic splendor, making it a breathtaking example of medieval craftsmanship.

 Our faithful facsimile is meticulously crafted from high-resolution digital scans of the original, ensuring every intricate detail is preserved. Using state-of-the-art, industrial-grade Japanese professional printers, we achieve exceptional clarity and color accuracy, bringing the manuscript’s breathtaking artwork to life—without the actual gold illumination.

  Date:  Ca. 1000–1020
  Language  : Latin
  Origin  : Germany
  Content  : Book of Revelation and a Lectionary
  Page count:  212 pages
  Binding  : Red Leatherbound
  Dimension  : A4 , 21 x 29.7 cm 8.3" x 11.7"
  Alternative Titles:  Bamberger Apokalypse | L'Apocalisse di Bamberg 
  Illustrations:  157 miniatures and 103 initials
  Patron  : Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor (980–1002); Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (972–1024)
  Previous owner:  St. Stephen's church, Bamberg


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