Leaf from a Book of Hours (Horae Baetae Mariae Virginis), No. 50
Leaf from a Book of Hours (Horae Baetae Mariae Virginis), No. 50
Place of OriginFrance
Dateearly 16th century
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 6 7/16 in. (11.4 x 16.3 cm)
MediumVellum
ClassificationManuscripts
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1953.129XX
Not on View
DescriptionLatin text; Cursive Gothic script
Label TextBy the early sixteenth century,Books of Hours were being printed, but there was still a demand for elaborate illuminated manuscripts. On this leaf, the page is accented by the bold flourished initials. The text has its own contained space besides the pretty floral border.
mid 15th century
Mid 15th century
15th century (late)
Mid 15th century
Mid 15th century
Mid 15th century
15th century
Late 15th century
Late 15th century
about 1500
15th century
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