Tuesday, 15 March 2011

THE JEWEL BOOK:Duchess Anna and Duke Albrecht V of Bavaria


Completed in 1550 , this manuscript is a visual representation of the jewels owned by the Duke Albrecht V and Duchess Anna of Bavaria.  The detailed drawings of over 100 pieces were done by Hans Mielich and took over 2 years to complete.  Thanks to the digital library of the Bavarian State Library - the book in its entirety can be viewed here: The Jewel Book



More after the jump...




Alliance Crest Bavaria and Austria
Duke and Duchess playing chess

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