Expert Dealers of Medieval Manuscripts & Miniatures

Exhibitions & Fairs

Visit our exhibitions and events and delve into the world of Medieval and Renaissance art.

MAZE Art Gstaad

Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books is thrilled to take part at MAZE Art Gstaad for the first time and present our books in a new context.

Gstaad, Saanen, Switzerland
19 – 22 February 2026

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Schedule

Our Events

Manuscripts Spotlight

Discover featured manuscripts from our inventory of masterpieces.

St. Pantaleon Legendarium

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An early German manuscript from the Rhineland

Rhineland
Germany
1000 - 1100
1100 - 1200
Theology
Details

The Sheriff Chiche Hours

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A manuscript with an exceedingly rare depiction of a Manus Meditationis

Flanders
England
1300 - 1400
Books of Hours
Details

Isidore of Seville, Etymologiae, Books I-XX

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The most important encyclopedic treatise of the Middle Ages

Northern France
France
900 - 1000
1000 - 1100
1100 - 1200
Scholarship
Science
Details

The Rochechouart Hours

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Vivid and expressive imagery from a great French workshop

France
1500 - 1600
Books of Hours
Details
All Manuscripts

Bridging Time: The Journey of a Book of Hours Through Ice, Flood, and Dispersal

Blog
5th November, 2025
by Karen Deslattes Winslow, PhD

Despite the influence of disasters and harsh winters, manuscript production continued even under difficult circumstances. In her blog post, Karen Winslow explains how it was possible for artists to keep up their craft.

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Treasures from Longleat House Library

Blog
1st September, 2025
Dr. Timothy Bolton
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Miniatures Spotlight

Explore featured miniatures from our inventory of masterpieces.

Job and the Dragon

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Historiated Initial V on a leaf from a glossed Book of Job

Southern Germany
Germany
1100 - 1200
Liturgy
Details

The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha

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A striking initial D, depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, created by the Master of the Codex Rossiano (Fra Gregorio Mutii da Montepulcino).

Italy
1300 - 1400
Liturgy
Details

Magnificent Saint Peter by the Mazarine Master

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Refined skill and pure beauty

France
1400 - 1500
Books of Hours
Details

Ascension

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A stunning rendition of the Ascension, featuring a green dragon

Germany
1200 - 1300
Liturgy
Details
All Miniatures

Inventory

Manuscripts
Miniatures