Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
By (author): "Janet Backhouse"
Publish Date:
January 1st 2001
ISBN0802084346
ISBN139780802084347
AsinMedieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
Original titleMedieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
The Sherborne Missal, one of the greatest of English medieval manuscripts, contains a wealth of marginal illustrations of wild birds, painted with great skill and accuracy. From over 170 images, over half can be clearly identified to 40 species, and although many are imaginary birds and fantasies, the manuscript offers an unparalleled insight into a fascinating aspect of England's natural history in the middle ages.