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Book Of Hours Collection (#4)

The "Book of Hours" is a captivating medieval manuscript that offers a glimpse into the daily life and religious practices of the 15th century

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Léopoldine au Livre d'Heures, 1835. Creator: Auguste de Chatillon

Léopoldine au Livre d'Heures, 1835. Creator: Auguste de Chatillon
Leopoldine au Livre d'Heures, 1835

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: The Mass of St. Gregory, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator

The Mass of St. Gregory, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator: Willem Vrelant or his workshop (Bruges)
The Mass of St. Gregory, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator

The Coronation of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator: Attributed to Willem Vrelant or his workshop
The Coronation of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum)

Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum)
XOS5884589 Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum) by Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (c.1444-1519)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510

Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374206 Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France

Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374175 Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Servant - female costume from 15th century

Servant - female costume from 15th century
3780369 Servant - female costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Servant - female costume from latter half of 15th century, shown wearing corset dress, truncated cone-hat and holding a basket)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81)
492863 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416

John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4570192 John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a book of hours in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Roger de Gaignieres

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: The Breton princess St. Ursula and her subsequent, 1385-1390 (miniature)

The Breton princess St. Ursula and her subsequent, 1385-1390 (miniature)
LRI4665764 The Breton princess St.Ursula and her subsequent, 1385-1390 (miniature) by Benedetto da Como, Giovanni di (active 1362-1386); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Saint George slaying the Dragon, 1385-1390 (miniature)

Saint George slaying the Dragon, 1385-1390 (miniature)
LRI4665750 Saint George slaying the Dragon, 1385-1390 (miniature) by Benedetto da Como, Giovanni di (active 1362-1386); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Book of hours, c. 1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment)

Book of hours, c. 1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment)
5242299 Book of hours, c.1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (15th century); 17.9x13 cm; J

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho)

Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho)
7173035 Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from a medieval book of hours)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho)

Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173038 Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Angel holding a sword, miniature from the Book of Hours of Anne of Brittany (engraving)

Angel holding a sword, miniature from the Book of Hours of Anne of Brittany (engraving)
7185747 Angel holding a sword, miniature from the Book of Hours of Anne of Brittany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel holding a sword)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Jacobs Ladder (chromolitho)

Jacobs Ladder (chromolitho)
7173037 Jacobs Ladder (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobs Ladder (Genesis 28)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Twelve months of the year (engraving)

Twelve months of the year (engraving)
7185746 Twelve months of the year (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelve months of the year, miniatures from a 16th Century book of hours)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho)

Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho)
7173201 Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho)

Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho)
7173039 Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: The dispute of the Holy Sacrement : Saint Thomas Aquinas

The dispute of the Holy Sacrement : Saint Thomas Aquinas
XEE4407115 The dispute of the Holy Sacrement : Saint Thomas Aquinas, Pope Urban IV and Saint Bonaventure. (San Tommaso d aquino il Papa Urbano ive san Bonaventura)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Calendar, the month of July, a peasant in a wheat field and the sign of the lion

Calendar, the month of July, a peasant in a wheat field and the sign of the lion
LRI4635988 Calendar, the month of July, a peasant in a wheat field and the sign of the lion. 16th century (miniature) by Flemish School, (16th century); Archivio della Badia della Ss

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Calendar, June, a peasant mowing and the sign of cancer. 16th century (miniature)

Calendar, June, a peasant mowing and the sign of cancer. 16th century (miniature)
LRI4635983 Calendar, June, a peasant mowing and the sign of cancer. 16th century (miniature) by Flemish School, (16th century); Archivio della Badia della Ss

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Symbolic representation of Christ: 'Ego sum Alpha et Omega

Symbolic representation of Christ: "Ego sum Alpha et Omega
LRI4670985 Symbolic representation of Christ: " Ego sum Alpha et Omega, primus et novissimus" Page taken from the " Book of Hours of Ferdinand I (Fernando I de Leon y Castilla)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Creation, the seventh day: the Creator flies over his work. Landscape with animals

Creation, the seventh day: the Creator flies over his work. Landscape with animals
LRI4666627 Creation, the seventh day: the Creator flies over his work. Landscape with animals. Miniature from the Book of Hours of the Countess of Bretiandos, 16th century. Lisbon

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: The Coronation of Spines, late 15th century (miniature)

The Coronation of Spines, late 15th century (miniature)
LRI4597683 The Coronation of Spines, late 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Book of Prayer (12, 7 x 8, 8 cm) Bambeg 1773. At the end of prayer for the neo

Book of Prayer (12, 7 x 8, 8 cm) Bambeg 1773. At the end of prayer for the neo
LSE4107932 Book of Prayer (12, 7 x 8, 8 cm) Bambeg 1773. At the end of prayer for the neo (New Moon Day) - Jewish Museum in Basel, Switzerland

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome, c. 1480 (vellum)

Illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome, c. 1480 (vellum)
907855 Illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome, c.1480 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 19.2x13.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Adoration of the Magi, illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome (vellum)

Adoration of the Magi, illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome (vellum)
907851 Adoration of the Magi, illustration from Book of Hours, Use of Rome (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
986340 Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School, (16th century); 15.2x10.2 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Folio 55)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494979 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494955 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492864 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494958 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492879 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Abbot Maurus with a Staff and a Book, c. 1440-50 (tempera, gold leaf

Abbot Maurus with a Staff and a Book, c. 1440-50 (tempera, gold leaf
5242301 Abbot Maurus with a Staff and a Book, c.1440-50 (tempera, gold leaf, paint and ink on parchment) by Bedford Master Workshop (fl. c.1430-65); 23.5x16.4 cm; J

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913283 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913282 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. IVr, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. IVr, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911925 MS 300 f.IVr, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 284v, Song of Songs, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 284v, Song of Songs, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911921 MS 300 f.284v, Song of Songs, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption

MS 300 f. 281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption
5911920 MS 300 f.281r, Collects, sermons and lessons for the Assumption, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 207v-208r, Suffrage to Virgins and Suffrage to All Saints

MS 300 f. 207v-208r, Suffrage to Virgins and Suffrage to All Saints
5911912 MS 300 f.207v-208r, Suffrage to Virgins and Suffrage to All Saints, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 191v, Mocking of Christ with Jesus, surrounded by tormentors

MS 300 f. 191v, Mocking of Christ with Jesus, surrounded by tormentors
5911903 MS 300 f.191v, Mocking of Christ with Jesus, surrounded by tormentors, including two men in Jewish caps, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 75r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 75r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911894 MS 300 f.75r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 71r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 71r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911892 MS 300 f.71r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBook Of Hours Collection: MS 300 f. 70v, David prays to God (above), David sinks in water (below)

MS 300 f. 70v, David prays to God (above), David sinks in water (below)
5911891 MS 300 f.70v, David prays to God (above), David sinks in water (below), from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris



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The "Book of Hours" is a captivating medieval manuscript that offers a glimpse into the daily life and religious practices of the 15th century. Created by the talented Limbourg brothers, this exquisite book showcases their artistic mastery and attention to detail. In February, we are transported to the lavish world of Jean, Duke of Berry, as depicted in Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry. The month is beautifully illustrated with scenes of courtly love and festivities, capturing the essence of Valentine's Day celebrations during that era. As spring arrives in May, we witness nature's awakening through another stunning illumination from Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry. The delicate brushstrokes bring to life blooming flowers and vibrant landscapes, showcasing the beauty and renewal associated with this time of year. Moving on to September, we find ourselves amidst the grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur in France's enchanting Loire Valley. This scene from Jean's Book of Hours portrays workers diligently picking grapes while enjoying picturesque views—a testament to both laborious work and appreciation for nature's bounty. January brings us closer to Jean himself as he exchanges gifts and feasts with his loved ones. This illustration captures the warmth and joy shared among family members during winter festivities—an intimate moment frozen in time within these pages. However, not all scenes depict idyllic moments; there are also depictions such as "Fall of Rebel Angels. " Here we see an intense battle between angels—a reminder that even within sacred texts like Books of Hours exist tales beyond heavenly serenity. Throughout these illuminations lies a recurring theme: everyday life. From keeping warm by a farm fireside in February or witnessing Christ's birth in THE NATIVITY illumination—these glimpses into ordinary existence make these manuscripts relatable despite their age. Beyond just illustrations, signatures found within Henry VII’s Book highlight its historical significance.