In the 15th century, present-day Belgium is part of the realm of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Wondrous fantasy creatures populate the margins of manuscripts.

Everyone knows Jan van Eyck, but the miniaturists responsible for producing illuminated manuscripts, are every bit as impressive.

Religion leaves its mark on the society of the Dukes of Burgundy.

One manuscript often required the skins of a whole herd of animals.

Grinning monkeys, bawdy scenes, the strangest androgynous creatures … Medieval books are full of fantasy and humor.

The books of the Dukes of Burgundy tell “the truth of the dukes”.