Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

LONGNON, Jean, Et Al.

ISBN 10: 0500231192 / ISBN 13: 9780500231197

Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1969

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Seller Inventory # rev2857828934

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Publication Date: 1969
• Language: German
• ISBN 10: 0500231192
• ISBN 13: 9780500231197
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1000 grams

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Synopsis

A ravishingly beautiful book filled with colourful gothic style, medieval illuminated depictions from the Bible, as well as fairytale castles, angels and animals. Created in the early 15th century, this Book of Hours was commissioned by the Duc de Berry and decorated by the Limbourg brothers, Paul, Herman and Jean, all three of whom died in 1416, when the eldest was little more than 30 years old, probably from an epidemic. This testament to their talent tells the story of the young illustrators and the history of the manuscript. The original consisted of 206 bound sheets of extremely well prepared, fine vellum. The book fully describes the various illustrations, elaborating on the meaning and symbolism to be found in each, thus further increasing delight as you pore over every intricate detail. Every miniature and a selection of the decorated text pages have been reproduced to size. All biblical passages are from the Douay version, the English translation of the Latin Vulgate, which was the Bible used at the time. Decorated in full colour and reproduced on quality paper to the best possible standard, very large pages and a staggering 139 colour plates. With satin bookmark.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)