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Leaf from a Book of Hours (Horae Baetae Mariae Virginis), No. 50
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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.
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