{"id":10877,"date":"2022-11-22T14:07:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T12:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/?p=10877"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:52:09","slug":"mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2022\/11\/mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandragore. An iconographic base of the illuminations of the BNF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The National Library of France contains inexhaustible treasures and magnificent surprises.<\/strong> This is the case for <a href=\"https:\/\/mandragore.bnf.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mandragore<\/strong><\/a>, a gigantic iconographic base that includes more than 200 000 illuminations, drawings, seals, and other binding decorations. High-definition illuminations extracted from manuscripts of all ages preserved at the BNF. Watch your eyes. The beauty of these works highlighted and revealed by the magic of digital is breathtaking. They are freely accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10879\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"Mandragore\" width=\"720\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-2048x1015.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Enluminures-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2062b17dbea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2062b17dbea\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2022\/11\/mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf\/#Une_base_iconographique_de_la_Bnf_dune_grande_richesse\" >A rich iconographic base of the Bnf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2022\/11\/mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf\/#Mandragore_permet_de_visualiser_dacceder_a_la_description_et_dadmirer_en_haute_definition_les_enluminures_de_plus_de_208_000_manuscrits\" >Mandragore allows viewing, accessing the description, and viewing in high definition the illuminations of more than 208 000 manuscripts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2022\/11\/mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf\/#Rechercher_dun_clic_un_motif_un_sujet_un_objet_dans_lensemble_des_enluminures\" >Search with a click for a pattern, a subject, an object in all the illuminations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2022\/11\/mandragore-base-iconographique-enluminures-bnf\/#Visualisation_et_manipulation_des_images_ameliorees\" >Visualization and manipulation of improved images<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_base_iconographique_de_la_Bnf_dune_grande_richesse\"><\/span>A rich iconographic base of the Bnf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">However, Mandragore, which I am discovering, is one of BnF\u2019s oldest research bases. It is regularly enriched with new works. <strong>It indexes and describes the iconography of more than 208 000 illuminations, drawings, diagrams, binding decorations, seals, etc.<\/strong> Beautiful works of art embedded in ancient manuscripts of all eras. A reference site for <a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2019\/12\/des-centaines-de-milliers-denluminures-anciennes-en-ligne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all lovers of illuminations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Mandragore iconographic database has just inaugurated a new version of its website. The old version of Mandragore required some adjustments after more than ten years of good and loyal service. The new version is much more intuitive and allows simpler navigation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandragore_permet_de_visualiser_dacceder_a_la_description_et_dadmirer_en_haute_definition_les_enluminures_de_plus_de_208_000_manuscrits\"><\/span>Mandragore allows viewing, accessing the description, and viewing in high definition the illuminations of more than 208 000 manuscripts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10880\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"BNF Enlightenment\" width=\"720\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf-1536x704.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enluminures-bnf.jpg 1780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Mandragore is a complementary resource to the archives and manuscripts catalogue and the Gallica portal of the BNF. This iconographic database offers a multilingual iconographic thesaurus of more than 20,000 keywords. The new version of Mandragore has improved search and visualisation functions:<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rechercher_dun_clic_un_motif_un_sujet_un_objet_dans_lensemble_des_enluminures\"><\/span>Search with a click for a pattern, a subject, an object in all the illuminations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The search is done from the homepage. Type your word, Mandragore will immediately suggest answers from its base, but you can view all the results. Many criteria on a bar to the left of the results list will allow you to filter all documents.<\/p>\n<p>For a more detailed search, Mandragore offers an \u201cadvanced\u201d search tab where you can juggle the criteria and parameters of your query.<\/p>\n<p>Each result is accompanied by its complete leaflet and the keywords associated with the illustration. You will be able to view it in full screen and zoom in infinitely. Note that you can also from the page displayed consult and browse the other pages of the manuscript.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10881\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"Mandragore Results Sheet\" width=\"720\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore-1536x733.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fiche_re\u0301sultats_mandragore.jpg 1862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visualisation_et_manipulation_des_images_ameliorees\"><\/span><strong>Visualization and manipulation of improved images<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">One of the main new features of the new version of <strong>Mandragore is that it implements\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/projectmirador.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Mirador Viewer<\/a>.<\/strong> This multimedia viewer offers advanced features for zooming in or comparing the details of an image with other images. Simply select multiple images from the results list. Everything is done in high definition. When your search keywords have been located on the reproduction, they are displayed in the online viewer as colored boxes.<\/div>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>Considerably improved, the new version of the Mandragore iconographic database offers countless possibilities for handling and processing illustrations. A success story.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/mandragore.bnf.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The iconographic base of the Bnf<\/strong><\/a> It thus offers a dizzying dive into thousands of manuscripts and documents from Pharaonic Egypt to contemporary times. A great online gift for students, researchers, teachers and all lovers of art and books.<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Library of France contains inexhaustible treasures and magnificent surprises. 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