Bourdichon Collection

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

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

Louis XII (1462-1515)
3499759 Louis XII (1462-1515); (add.info.: Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. Book of Hours of Caherles VIII of France (1483-1498). Fol. 13 v

Saint Christopher, c. 1490-1500 (bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum)
659242 Saint Christopher, c. 1490-1500 (bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); 13x8.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Christopher. Jean Bourdichon (ca)

December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Robinet Testard, Jean Bourdichon
December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Man and woman using a long-handled wooden paddle to bake bread in an oven. Behind are balls of raw dough ready to be baked

Portrait of Louis Malet de Graville (1438-1516), Admiral of France. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Anne of Brittany (1477-1514). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bathsheba bathing (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Artist: Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521)
Bathsheba bathing (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Nativity (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Artist: Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521)
Nativity (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

The Visitation (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Artist: Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521)
The Visitation (Book of Hours), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Job on the Dung Heap; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France, early 1480s - 1521; Tours, France, Europe; about 1480 - 1485; Tempera colors, gold

Saint Avia in Prison Receiving Communion from the Virgin; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France, early 1480s - 1521; Tours, France, Europe; about 1480 - 1485; Tempera colors

Leaf from the Hours of Louis XII; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France, early 1480s - 1521; Tours, France

Louis XII of France Kneeling in Prayer, Accompanied by Saints Michael, Charlemagne, Louis, and Denis; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France

from a Book of Hours illuminated by Jean Bourdichon, c1515
SHALLOTS from a Book of Hours illuminated by Jean Bourdichon, c1515

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"Bourdichon: A Master of Illumination and Artistry" Jean Bourdichon, a renowned French artist of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, left an indelible mark on the world of manuscript illumination. Known for his exquisite attention to detail and vibrant use of colors, Bourdichon's works continue to captivate art enthusiasts today. One such masterpiece is the Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, created around 1485-90. This delicate piece showcases Bourdichon's skill in depicting religious scenes with grace and elegance. The golden hues and intricate brushwork transport viewers into a realm where divinity meets earthly beauty. Another remarkable creation by Bourdichon is Saint Christopher, painted circa 1490-1500 on velum using bodycolor heightened with gold. This stunning portrayal captures the saint's strength as he carries Christ across treacherous waters. The meticulous detailing in this artwork demonstrates Bourdichon's ability to breathe life into his subjects. Bourdichon's talent extended beyond religious themes, as seen in December - baking from 1939. Collaborating with Robinet Testard, he illustrated this scene showcasing medieval culinary traditions during wintertime festivities. Through their collaboration, Testard and Bourdichon brought warmth and nostalgia to life through their artistic prowess. Portraits were also among Bourdichon's repertoire; Louis Malet de Graville (1438-1516), Admiral of France, was one such subject immortalized by his skilled hand. With each stroke of paint or ink applied meticulously onto canvas or parchment, he captured not only physical likeness but also the essence that made these individuals unique. Among his most notable contributions are illustrations found within Books of Hours – Bathsheba bathing (1485-1499), Nativity (1485-1499), The Visitation (1485-1499), and The Annunciation to the Shepherds.