The objects of the Foundation
The objects of the Foundation are the advancement of studies in Medieval and Early Modern art, particularly studies of hand written books, in their broadest context, and at academic level.
The research focus should be on the Classical, Medieval and Early Modern periods (i.e., approx. 200-1550, i.e., European culture).

The research field
The research field is understood to be:
• Research of materials and techniques of/with which books and covers are made, and their restoration.
• The study of handwritten letters (palaeography), and of handwritten books (codicology), including their possible relationship to printed forms of later periods.
• The study of the organization of scriptoria and/or workshops, including their relationship with commissioners and buyers.
• The study of book and text collections, from the Middle Ages and from later periods.
• Research to the relationship between text and image, or, of the reasons for any lack of such relationship.
•  The relationship between book illustration (miniatures), and other forms of pictorial art, such as the art of panel paintings, wall paintings, arts and crafts, and sculpture.
• Research of the reception history of handwritten books and texts, and/or books during the Middle Ages and thereafter.

The Foundation shall pursue its objectives among others by the financial support of the production of articles and exhibition catalogues pertaining to the research field, as well as financial support for researchers active in this field. The appointments of private chairs are among the possibilities.

The Foundation shall manage its funds such, that annually as large a sum as is reasonable may be invested into the research field. The foundation’s fund may include, but not be limited to gifts, contributions, legacies and inheritances.