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The Hours of Joanna I of Castile: The Hours of Joanna the Mad - Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
The Hours of Joanna I of Castile: The Hours of Joanna the Mad - Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
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In this book you will find all the miniatures of this exceptionnal prayer book, full-colour, made for Joanna I of Castile, aka Joanna the Mad, accompanied by a detailed explanation which will allow you to fully enjoy them.
The illuminations in this exceptional Book of Hours (also known as the London Rothschild Prayerbook) are the work of Gerard Horenbout, the leading Flemish illuminator of the 16th century, and Alexander Bening and his atelier, who painted most of the miniatures of the Suffrages of the Saints.
Many experts consider that it surpasses in beauty the Rothschild Prayer Book sold at Christie's for $15,5M and presently housed in the National Library of Australia.
The miniatures are characterised by their three-dimensional realism and great sophistication, particularly those illustrating the Passion cycle.
The faces charged with emotion, along with the liveliness and realism of the illuminated scenes make this codex one of the most impressive works by the Flemish artist.
The lavishness of the manuscript suggests that it was commissioned by a monarch.
The references to St John the Baptist, St Ildephonsus and St Isidore are indicative of a member of the Spanish royalty: maybe Joanna the Mad, Queen of Castile, Queen Isabella's the Catholic daughter as well as Isabella's successor until she was jailed.
CONTENTS:
The social aspects and production of books of hours in late fifteenth-century Flanders
The Hours of Joanna of Castile: A regal masterpiece created by two ateliers Iconographic analysis Carlos Miranda García-Tejedor (Doctor in History)
Bibliography
This book is the perfect gift for both the devoted and the lover of Medieval Art, particularly Religious Medieval Art.
Product details
- Edition:
- 1
- Languages:
- Published: English , Original: English
- Number of Pages:
- 432
- Publisher:
- M. Moleiro Editor, S.A.
- Publication Date:
- 2005-06-15
- Weight:
- 2200 g
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