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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 30v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 30v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 30v, 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. 30v" created by the Master of the Geneva Latini in France around 1470. During this period, Rouen emerged as a prominent hub for book production, with its cathedral playing a pivotal role in commissioning and preserving valuable manuscripts. The artist behind this exquisite illumination, named after a manuscript now housed in Geneva, was renowned as Rouen's principal illuminator during the latter half of the 15th century. This particular page is adorned with intricate details rendered in ink, tempera, and gold on vellum. Rouen's thriving stationers and booksellers likely operated within or near the cathedral precinct due to its significance as an intellectual center. The city's wealthy chapter spared no expense when it came to acquiring books and expanding their extensive library. Through this stunning image captured by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, we are transported back in time to witness not only the artistic brilliance but also the cultural importance placed on illuminated manuscripts during this era. It serves as a testament to both the craftsmanship of skilled artisans like the Master of Geneva Latini and Rouen's enduring legacy as a hub for literary excellence.
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