Leaf from a printed Book of Hours depicting the Visitation

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Leaf from a printed Book of Hours depicting the Visitation

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Item No: mcai320146
Title: Leaf from a printed Book of Hours depicting the Visitation
Additional Title: Book of Hours
Language: Latin
Folio Number: reverse
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Leaf from an imprint of Pigouchet's Horae for Simon de Vostre in Paris.  Imprint unknown, but close to August 1498 printing. The Pigouchet imprints were printed from metal cuts, not woodcuts, on vellum. The result was a clear, concise line. The color on this leaf was added by hand.


Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1500
Image Dimensions Width: 170 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 32:14
Creator Name: Pigouchet, Philippe - Artist

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