Archers from BL YT 29, f. 132, verso
Summary
Detail of a miniature of archers from the martyrdom of Sebastian. Image taken from verso of Martyrdom of Sebastian.
Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assembled this remarkable collection over his lifetime. The collection is now housed at the British Library in London.
Henry Yates Thompson was born into a wealthy family in 1838. Thompson began collecting manuscripts and other items in the 1870s. His collection quickly gained recognition for its exceptional quality and breadth. He had a keen eye for illuminated manuscripts, which are manuscripts decorated with intricate illustrations and calligraphy. The collection has a particular emphasis on medieval manuscripts.
Date
1200 - 1500
Source
British Library
Copyright info
Public Domain