Unidentified coats of arms of this woman and her husband offer a mystery still to be unravelled. The manuscript was possibly made for a French-speaking noblewoman named Margaret, implied through the inclusion of St.
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Illuminated manuscript on vellum, circle of Simon Beningġ0 small miniatures, 2 figurated initials, 5 full decorative bordersįrom the circle of the great Flemish artist Simon Bening, the artist of this lovely Book of Hours captured the great artist's talent for beautifully glowing light and intimate settings.
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A large series of Italian prayers within the book suggests the text's personalisation for its first owner. The book was likely intended to be used by a lay woman, who would have taken her relgious instruction from a Franciscan monk. It was written out by the Franciscan Friar, John of France (Johannes Francigena) OFM, and completed 5 March 1494. This Book of Hours is among the rare examples dated and signed by its scribe (on f. Illuminated manuscript on vellum, written by Johannes Francigena The illumination in the manuscript is a good example of the Ghent-Bruges school, with wonderful trompe-l'oeil flowers, fruit, acanthus, and insects. Pierre is actually shown in the manuscript on f. It includes their coats of arms, Pierre's devices and his motto, as well as his and his wife's initials intertwined by a love knot. This special, Flemish manuscript was personlised for its original owners, Pierre Serainchamps and his wife, whose name began with a J. Illuminated manuscript on vellum, Masters of Adolph of Clevesġ0 full-page miniatures with full borders The joy and humour of the artist, Bernardino Cignoni, is easily convonveyed.ģ) Serainchamps Book of Hours, use of Ghent and Liège Also impressive are the beautifully written gold text highlights, as we see above. Its full borders on gold grounds incorporate portrayals of God, angels, birds and animals, and twirling acanthus and flowers.
Rondels in the bottom border include prayers and other Biblical scenes and figures. This Italian prayerbook from Siena, Italy is beautifully painted with holy scenes in historiated initials. Manuscript on vellum, illuminated by Bernardino Cignoniġ2 historiated initials and elaborate border decoration This example even retains its original binding, a rare treat for bibliophiles and collectors.Ģ) Mountnorris Book of Hours, use of Rome It was produced by the Brothers of the Common Life, a religious community who supported themselves through manuscript production. With shining gold grounds behind its charming illuminations, this Book of Hours written in Dutch is a wonderful example of the artwork of this region. 1470-80Ħ full-page miniatures, original binding. Illuminated manuscript, circle of the Masters of the Zwolle Bible Netherlands, Zwolle, c. They are easy to admire and handle as well as to show off to the art aficionados in your close circle of friends and family.ġ) Book of Hours, use of Utrecht, in Dutch These beautiful prayer books are a perfect way to begin collecting medieval and Renaissance art because they offer multiple paintings in a single small package. Manuscript Books of Hours from all over Europe offer a wide variety of styles and price ranges. Below, you will find our Top Ten suggestions for great works of illumination that are perfect for the beginning collector. From there, knowing your budget is also essential. "I am interested in collecting medieval illuminated manuscripts, but I'm not sure where to begin."įirst and foremost, you should love the artworks with which you live, so we always advise you to get a good sense of what aesthetic styles and what themes attract you the most.
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