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Book of Hours (Use of Reims)
In Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on parchment
France, probably Paris, c. 1490-1500
14 large miniatures and 1 small one attributed to the Master of Jean d’Albret
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f. 150, St. Margaret Emrging from the Dragon |
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Custom-made, on account of its unusual texts, many in French verse, and rich cycle of pictures, this Book of Hours is in excellent condition, large in format with wide, clean margins. Named after richly illuminated copies printed by Antoine Vérard and presented to the King of Navarre, Jean III or Jean d’Albret, the artist seems to have inspired the confidence not only of the best Parisian publishers of the day, but of high-ranking families with money to spend on their illuminated books. This Horae was made for a woman, perhaps as a dowry or wedding present. |
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