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John William Bradley

    John William Bradley authored a significant reference work detailing miniaturists, illuminators, calligraphers, and copyists, which became a standard resource in its field. His research meticulously documented artists and their patrons from the dawn of Christianity through the eighteenth century. This comprehensive study is valued for its depth and thorough exploration of historical artistic practices. Bradley's contribution lies in the systematic organization and accessibility of information concerning these specialized crafts.

    Illuminated Manuscripts
    A Dictionary of Miniaturists, Illuminators, Calligraphers, and Copyists
    The Life and Works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, Miniaturist, 1495-1578: With Notices of His Contemporaries and the Art of Book Decoration in the Sixteent
    A Manual of Illumination On Paper and Vellum. Appendix by T. Goodwin. [With] a Companion, by J.J. Laing