Medieval - Europe Handwritten liturgical Book of Hours 1500 AD

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In the early 1500s, this Book of Hours would have rested in the hands of its owner during quiet moments of the day at dawn, at midday and by candlelight in the evening. More than a book, it was a personal companion, guiding private prayer through the canonical hours. Its richly illuminated pages were meant not only to be read, but to be contemplated, allowing text and image together to deepen devotion. Passed through time, it remains a tangible witness to daily faith, personal reflection, and the intimate religious life of the early 16th people. Still it is in quite good shape for its age and partly complete. Unfortunately often the pages get ripped out for more prophet as they sell better in singles on the market. But this one did manage to partly survive this .


Dimensions: 254 × 182 mm.
Comprising pages 35–39 and 41–56, totaling 21 pages. Several pages are richly illuminated in vibrant colors. When opened, two facing pages are visible at once, effectively doubling the presented surface area and enhancing the visual impact.

from ex auction Templum Fine Arts, Barcelona, Auktion 23. April 2025, Nr. 122. III

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