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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 39r, The Visitation, c
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 39r, The Visitation, c
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 39r, The Visitation, c. 1470. In the late 1400s and early 1500s Rouen was an established and important center of book production. The citys cathedral had a wealthy chapter that spent large sums of money to commission books and to maintain its extensive library. The stationers and booksellers would have likely been concentrated in or near the cathedral precinct. This artist, named after a manuscript now in Geneva, was Rouens principal illuminator during the second half of the 1400s
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1460 80 Active Rouen And Gold On Vellum Master Of The Geneva Latini Master Of The Geneva Latini French Rouen Tempera
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This print showcases a page from the "Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 39r, The Visitation" dating back to around 1470. During this period, Rouen emerged as a prominent hub for book production in France. The city's cathedral boasted a prosperous chapter that spared no expense when it came to commissioning books and maintaining an extensive library. It is believed that the stationers and booksellers were concentrated in or near the cathedral precinct. The artist responsible for illuminating this manuscript, known as the Master of Geneva Latini, was highly regarded during the latter half of the 15th century in Rouen. This particular artwork bears their distinctive style and craftsmanship. Rendered on vellum with ink, tempera, and gold accents, this exquisite piece exemplifies French heritage art at its finest. The delicate brushstrokes bring to life "The Visitation" scene depicted on folio 39r with remarkable detail and precision. Now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this print allows us to appreciate not only the artistic mastery but also offers us a glimpse into medieval religious practices through illuminated manuscripts like these. It serves as a testament to both the cultural significance attached to these works during their time and their enduring value today as treasured artifacts from our rich historical past.
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