The Making of a Medieval Manuscript
Manuscript leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, French, ca. 1270–80
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Purchase, Bequest of Thomas W. Lamont, by exchange, 1981
The Making of a Medieval Manuscript is on view at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, United States, until March 14, 2027.
Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗
An exhibition at the Getty Center exploring how medieval books were made, examining the techniques and materials of manuscript production. Drawn from Getty's renowned manuscripts holdings, it illuminates the craft behind illuminated books.
Venue
- The J. Paul Getty MuseumLos Angeles, United States · August 4, 2026 – March 14, 2027Until 14 Mar 2027
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Manuscript leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, French, ca. 1270–80
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Purchase, Bequest of Thomas W. Lamont, by exchange, 1981 · Source ↗