Book Of Hours Collection

May (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Artist: Limbourg brothers (active 1385-1416)
May (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

February (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Creator: Limbourg brothers
February (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Found in the Collection of Muse e Conde, Chantilly

Saint Martin after Jean Bourdichon, 15th century - in "
LSE4079283 Saint Martin after Jean Bourdichon, 15th century - in " The Hours of Anne of Brittany" by Bourdichon

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September
BOOK OF HOURS: SEPTEMBER. The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

FALL OF REBEL ANGELS. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry
FALL OF REBEL ANGELS. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January
BOOK OF HOURS: JANUARY. Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean

Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

THE NATIVITY. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1430-35

Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

Garden of Eden (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Artist: Limbourg brothers (active 1385-1416)
Garden of Eden (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
May, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai

April, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
April, 1412-1416. Planetary figure of the Sun in his chariot, and zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at the top

Flight into Egypt, French, 14th century (vellum)
BAL4961 Flight into Egypt, French, 14th century (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Artist: King Henry VIII
Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Royal signatures in a Book of Hours of the Virgin and and other Offices, in Latin

THE NATIVITY. Illumination from a Flemish Book of Hours, late 15th century

A betrothed couple exchanging rings in April: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: APRIL. A betrothed couple exchanging rings in April: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

Plowing with oxen and pruning vines in March. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: MARCH. Plowing with oxen and pruning vines in March. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

ADORATION OF MAGI. Illumination from a Flemish Book of Hours, late 15th century

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, French, ca. 1485-90

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours... Illuminated Initial D and Christ Bearing the Cross
Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours Showing an Illuminated Initial D and Christ Bearing the Cross, 1390-1400

March (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Creator: Limbourg brothers
March (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Found in the Collection of Muse e Conde, Chantilly

A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, (1370), 1937
A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, 1370. This is one of a group of manuscripts made for members of the Bohun family, who were earls of Hereford, Essex

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1230

The Creation. Bible moralisee (Codex Vindobonensis 2554), ca 1250. Artist: Anonymous
The Creation. Bible moralisee (Codex Vindobonensis 2554), ca 1250. Found in the collection of the Austrian National Library, Vienna

Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum)
XOS5884589 Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum) by Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (c.1444-1519)

Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374206 Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374175 Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School

Servant - female costume from 15th century
3780369 Servant - female costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Servant - female costume from latter half of 15th century, shown wearing corset dress, truncated cone-hat and holding a basket)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81)
492863 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4570192 John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a book of hours in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Roger de Gaignieres

The Breton princess St. Ursula and her subsequent, 1385-1390 (miniature)
LRI4665764 The Breton princess St.Ursula and her subsequent, 1385-1390 (miniature) by Benedetto da Como, Giovanni di (active 1362-1386); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Saint George slaying the Dragon, 1385-1390 (miniature)
LRI4665750 Saint George slaying the Dragon, 1385-1390 (miniature) by Benedetto da Como, Giovanni di (active 1362-1386); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Book of hours, c. 1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment)
5242299 Book of hours, c.1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (15th century); 17.9x13 cm; J

Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho)
7173035 Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from a medieval book of hours)

Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173038 Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from Renaissance manuscripts)

Angel holding a sword, miniature from the Book of Hours of Anne of Brittany (engraving)
7185747 Angel holding a sword, miniature from the Book of Hours of Anne of Brittany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel holding a sword)

Jacobs Ladder (chromolitho)
7173037 Jacobs Ladder (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobs Ladder (Genesis 28)

Twelve months of the year (engraving)
7185746 Twelve months of the year (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelve months of the year, miniatures from a 16th Century book of hours)

Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho)
7173201 Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century)

Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho)
7173039 Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dispute of the Holy Sacrement : Saint Thomas Aquinas
XEE4407115 The dispute of the Holy Sacrement : Saint Thomas Aquinas, Pope Urban IV and Saint Bonaventure. (San Tommaso d aquino il Papa Urbano ive san Bonaventura)

Calendar, the month of July, a peasant in a wheat field and the sign of the lion
LRI4635988 Calendar, the month of July, a peasant in a wheat field and the sign of the lion. 16th century (miniature) by Flemish School, (16th century); Archivio della Badia della Ss

Calendar, June, a peasant mowing and the sign of cancer. 16th century (miniature)
LRI4635983 Calendar, June, a peasant mowing and the sign of cancer. 16th century (miniature) by Flemish School, (16th century); Archivio della Badia della Ss

Symbolic representation of Christ: "Ego sum Alpha et Omega
LRI4670985 Symbolic representation of Christ: " Ego sum Alpha et Omega, primus et novissimus" Page taken from the " Book of Hours of Ferdinand I (Fernando I de Leon y Castilla)

Creation, the seventh day: the Creator flies over his work. Landscape with animals
LRI4666627 Creation, the seventh day: the Creator flies over his work. Landscape with animals. Miniature from the Book of Hours of the Countess of Bretiandos, 16th century. Lisbon

The Coronation of Spines, late 15th century (miniature)
LRI4597683 The Coronation of Spines, late 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

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The "Book of Hours" is a captivating medieval manuscript that offers a glimpse into the daily life and religious practices of the 15th century. Created by the talented Limbourg brothers, this exquisite book showcases their artistic mastery and attention to detail. In February, we are transported to the lavish world of Jean, Duke of Berry, as depicted in Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry. The month is beautifully illustrated with scenes of courtly love and festivities, capturing the essence of Valentine's Day celebrations during that era. As spring arrives in May, we witness nature's awakening through another stunning illumination from Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry. The delicate brushstrokes bring to life blooming flowers and vibrant landscapes, showcasing the beauty and renewal associated with this time of year. Moving on to September, we find ourselves amidst the grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur in France's enchanting Loire Valley. This scene from Jean's Book of Hours portrays workers diligently picking grapes while enjoying picturesque views—a testament to both laborious work and appreciation for nature's bounty. January brings us closer to Jean himself as he exchanges gifts and feasts with his loved ones. This illustration captures the warmth and joy shared among family members during winter festivities—an intimate moment frozen in time within these pages. However, not all scenes depict idyllic moments; there are also depictions such as "Fall of Rebel Angels. " Here we see an intense battle between angels—a reminder that even within sacred texts like Books of Hours exist tales beyond heavenly serenity. Throughout these illuminations lies a recurring theme: everyday life. From keeping warm by a farm fireside in February or witnessing Christ's birth in THE NATIVITY illumination—these glimpses into ordinary existence make these manuscripts relatable despite their age. Beyond just illustrations, signatures found within Henry VII’s Book highlight its historical significance.