Illuminated manuscripts and illustrated or decorated books—like today’s museums— preserve a rich array of information about how premodern peoples conceived of and perceived the world

from murals as public art to how Orozco’s work fits into contemporary frameworks of aesthetic theory

—Columbus Dispatch

and archaeology

McQuillen is the associate curator of printed books and bindings at the Morgan Library & Museum

Jasper Cabochon Necklace exclude Illuminated manuscripts and illustrated orThis unique choker is inspired by William Blake's Satan Exulting over Eve, a work of art from the Getty Museum's collection. Each piece of jewelry consists of highly polished banded jasper, emulating the nuances of color in Blake's drawing. Made in New York City, exclusively for the Getty. Please note, each piece of jasper is unique and colors and patterns may vary. Dimensions: 17 inches L with 2 inches L extender Materials: Red and brown jasper,