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Masterly Miniature, Printed Book of Hours, Paris, around 1515
Large and magnificently illuminated leaf from a printed book of hours on vellum, with full-page miniature Printed by Gilles Hardouyn, Paris, around 1515 Gothic type, written in Latin The full-page contour woodcut shows 'Death Marien' and was made in the workshop of Jean Pichore – book painter, graphic artist and publisher in Paris between 1501 and 1520
The painting of the contour woodcut was magnificently executed and is colored in gold and other tints With 5 initials in gold and other colors verso.
This vellum leaf is a prime document from the transitional phase between manuscript making and the beginning of book printing. Text and book decorations were made in style of a manuscript, the miniatures and the initials were hand-painted in classic style. Even though the Parisian masters showed a certain openness towards the new medium print, they were nit able to defend their supremacy in Europe. Editions grew fast in the early days of book printing and soon it was impossible to execute book illustrations solely by hand.
MEASUREMENTS Sheet size: 16 x 10,5 cm Layout: 12,5 x 6 cm.
CONDITION The leaf and the miniature are in good condition. Miniatur partly slightly rubbed. In the margin with small piece of glue.
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE We confirm the legal acquisition and the perfect origin of this leaf.
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