Page from a Book of Hours

c. 1400?

French 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page. The image depicts a page from a medieval illuminated manuscript calendar, featuring rows of text organized by date. The titles are marked in black and red ink, with significant dates highlighted. There is an elaborately decorated blue and gold initial at the top left corner of the page. The manuscript is written in Latin, featuring the names of religious figures or saints associated with each day. The combination of ornate lettering and meticulous script reflects the artistic and textual craftsmanship common to medieval manuscript traditions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    manuscript page with text and illuminated initials on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. Dimitri T. Tselos

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11 x 8 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1961.20.1


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633395