Medieval Book of Hours folio
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Size
16.2cm(H) / 6"(H)
Item Type
Book
Region
France
Date
15th century (1480 - 1500)
Full Description
Circa 1490
An original leaf from a medieval manuscript Book of Hours. 23 lines of text ruled in red, written in Latin, in angular letter-batarde script, on animal vellum. Initial letter S�s and line endings in red and blue, with liquid gold infill. Elaborate panel borders in acanthus and floral motifs, highlighted by the use of liquid gold. France: Rouen; Use of Rouen, circa 1490.
Book of Hours are personal prayer books of a devout and status-conscious society: They are not only works of art, but cultural documents of their time. They reveal a unique combination of sacred and secular imagery; made of the finest materials.