• Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420
  • Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420

Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Paris, c. 1420 Large Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. France, c. 1420

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Incredible large illuminated medieval manuscript!

Size:
8″ High x 5-3/4″ Wide on Vellum

 

This leaf was written and illuminated in France at a pivotal point in the
Hundred Year’s War – England defeated France decisively in Agincourt in 1415 and
took Paris in 1420. Not until Joan of Arc’s heroism (1428-29) could France
regain hope of restoring its capital. The book from which this came was likely
in daily use at that time.

Books of Hours are personal prayer books of a devout and status-conscious society and 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, by the best craftsmen, for a small audience that could both appreciate and afford them.

*IMPORTANT
NOTE! THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WORK OF ART.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY.

Once this is sold it cannot be ordered again. The
hand applied gold and painted accents are impossible to appreciate without seeing it in person. I  guarantee that the painting is better than the photo.

“This is an original leaf almost 600 years old and totaly done by hand – not a
reproduction.It is in excellent condition as shown in the photos.” Photos begin with the front side of the leaf along with four details. The next is the reverse (verso) side of the leaf with four details.

What is an illuminated manuscript?

An illuminated manuscript is a book written and decorated by hand. Its name
is derived from the Latin manus meaning hand and scriptus
meaning writing. Manuscripts that were decorated with gold, silver or bright
paint are called illuminated, from the Latin illuminare meaning to
lighten or brighten up. Read more

 

Why
settle for a print when you can catch many admirers with this museum quality
illuminated manuscript in your own living room or at your office?  How about giving this original piece of art as a gift?  Start or add to your own gallery of quality art. It’s an investment that will appreciate over time. Own a piece of history!

 

 

 

 

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