US EditionRenaissance Bible Called 'Mona Lisa of Manuscripts' on Rare Display in Rome
The 15th-century Borso D’Este Bible, known as the 'Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts,' is exhibited with digital touchscreens during the Vatican’s Holy Year celebration, on view until Jan. 16.
- On Thursday the 15th-century Borso D’Este Bible was unveiled in the Italian Senate for the Vatican’s Holy Year and will remain on display until Jan. 16.
- Commissioned by Duke Borso D’Este, the Bible remained with the Este family until 1923, when Giovanni Treccani bought it for 3,300,000 French francs.
- Known for miniature paintings in gold and Afghan lapis lazuli, the Borso D’Este Bible was created 1455–1461 by Pietro Paolo Marone with Taddeo Crivelli and Franco dei Russi.
- Transport and display prioritized security and digital access as the bible, usually kept by Gallerie Estense in Modena, arrived in two big red crates and will be viewed behind plate glass with ultra-high-resolution touch screens.
- Archbishop Rino Fisichella urged visitors to be inspired, saying he hoped they would read their own bibles after seeing the Borso D’Este Bible, which the Italian Culture Ministry calls a top miniature art expression.
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A Renaissance manuscript, the 15th-century Bible of Duke Borso D'Este, considered one of the highest expressions of miniature art, has gone on display in Rome. The rarely exhibited book was brought from Modena under strict supervision for the celebration of the Holy Year.
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Bible described as the 'Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts' goes on display in Rome
The 15th-century Bible, commissioned by Duke Borso D'Este, is rarely seen in public. It was transported to Rome under heavy security.
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