Gottfried von Strassburg - Tristan and Isolde

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he fame of the manuscript, which was probably made in the mid 13th century, not only results from the fact that it is the earliest surviving document on the Tristan theme, but also from the remarkably delicate miniatures that illustrate the captivating text. Countless single scenes adorn the 30 pages of this major work from the Stauffer period in tapestry-like picture strips. Delicate figures with softly curled hair, clad in the contemporary fashion, gesture with impressive movements against strongly contrasting coloured backgrounds.

Facsimile edition of the manuscript Cgm 51, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich. 218 pages in the original format of 24 x 17 cm. 30 miniature pages including over 100 single scenes. Bordeaux-red leather binding with blind tooling. 146 page commentary volume in German with articles by Ulrich Montag and Paul Gichte. Both volumes in one slipcase. Limited edition: 950 numbered copies world-wide.

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