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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 136v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 136v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 136v, 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. 136v, c. 1470" created by the Master of the Geneva Latini in France during the late 15th century. During this time, Rouen emerged as a prominent hub for book production and boasted an influential cathedral with a prosperous chapter that invested heavily in commissioning books and maintaining an extensive library. The artist behind this masterpiece, known after a manuscript now housed in Geneva, was the leading illuminator in Rouen during the latter half of the 1400s. The intricate details and vibrant colors displayed on this page exemplify their exceptional talent. Rendered on vellum using ink, tempera, and gold highlights, this manuscript is a testament to both artistic skill and religious devotion. Book owners would have cherished such works as personal prayer books or aids for private worship. As we admire this image today, we are transported back to an era when stationers and booksellers likely thrived around Rouen's magnificent cathedral precinct. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only the artistry involved but also offers glimpses into historical book production practices. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable piece serves as a reminder of Rouen's cultural significance during its golden age of bookmaking. Its delicate beauty continues to captivate viewers centuries later thanks to Heritage Art/Heritage Images' dedication to preserving our rich heritage through stunning prints like these.
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