Book of Hours, use of Rome
Medieval Manuscripts
Item Info
Item No: mca2140260
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Rome
Script:
Humanistic
Language: Latin
Folio Number: ff. 26v-27r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
This manuscript has been dated to ca. 1510-1520.
Notes: Annunciation
Notes: This miniature begins Matins of the Hours of the Virgin. In the lower border is a coat of arms of the Hurault de Chivernay (or Cheverny) family of Brittany, suggesting that this manuscript once belonged to a member of that family. The manuscript was illuminated by the Master of Morgan 85, an anonymous artist who was part of the large and productive workshop of Jean Pichore, a Parisian artist of the sixteenth century. Pichore worked for an impressive roster of clients, including King Louis XII and Cardinal Georges d'Ambroise, archbishop of Rouen.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1538088
Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1525
Image Dimensions Width: 89 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 214
Creator Name: Master of Morgan 85 - Artist
Book of hours, use of Rome 
ff. 15v-16r 
ff. 26v-27r
ff. 56v-57r 
ff. 79v-80r 
ff. 134v-135r 
ff. 137v-138r 
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