"Strawberries and pansies", illuminated initial F from an epistolary manuscript, use of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, ms. 0437, f. 001r, second half of the 15th century, Bibliothèque Mazarine, Paris.
Initial F, illumination from the manuscript "Liber epistolarum ad usum Ecclesiae metropolitanae Parisiensis", ms. Latin 8895, p. 12, 1753, Département des Manuscrits, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris.
With this floral homage, Folia Magazine wishes all women a happy International Women's Day! Illumination from a Book of Hours, ms. 291 réserve, f. 26v, 1501-1525, Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Paris.
Illumination from a Book of Hours, use of Cambray, ms. 1185 réserve, f. 64r, Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Paris.
Decorated initial "C", illumination from the manuscript "Scriptores historiae Augustae", ms. Sp Coll Hunterian Ds.2.7., f. N6v, 1475, University of Glasgow Library.
Oh, all flowers in time bend towards the sunI know you say that there's no-one for youBut here is one "All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun", Jeff Buckley ft. Elizabeth Fraser. Illumination from a Cistercian…
Illumination from the manuscript "Recueil des rois de France", ms. Français 2848, f. 146v, 16th century, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Paris.
Welcome to a new weekly column: Folia's Floral Friday! Every week we will bring you some of the most delightful illuminations, initials, marginalia, borders, and details with a floral theme. Spring all year around! Illumination from a Book of…