Bamberg Apocalypse - Facsimile Editions and Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts

The Bamberg Apocalypse is among the most marvellous illuminated medieval manuscripts and the only illustrated cycle of the Apocalypse produced by Ottonian book painting. While the manuscript can be dated with considerable precision to the period between 1000 and 1020, no clear evidence exists as to the person for whom it was made. However, it can be presumed that the Bamberg Apocalypse was commissioned by Otto III (died in 1002). Gold and silver ornate the numerous full page miniatures and initials of the Bamberg Apocalypse in costly luxury. From early times, the workshop of Reichenau developed its own typical character which is marvellously expressed in the 57 large format miniatures. ➜ Facsimile edition (Bamberger Apokalypse) published by Faksimile Verlag in 2001.