Book of Hours, use of Rome
Medieval Manuscripts
Item Info
Item No: mca1040571
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Rome
Script:
Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin; French (calendar and rubrics)
Folio Number: f. 57r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
This initial begins Compline of the Hours of the Virgin. The Massacre of the Innocents was a common image to illustrate this hour.
This book of hours was most likely made in the Flemish town of Mons, in the province of Hainaut, as the calendar includes feast days for saints particular to Mons, including Waudru, a saint from the town and for whom the monastery in Mons was dedicated, her sister St. Aldegund, and her husband St. Vincent. Special prayers to Waudru and Vincent are also included.
Notes: Initial C with the Massacre of the Innocents
Notes: This manuscript can be dated to ca. 1460-1470.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1606295
Country: Country:Flanders
City/Town/Township:Hainault
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1475
Image Dimensions Width: 210 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 104
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