Van Damme Stundenbuch
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Year of publication: 1531
Page count: 32
Condition: Excellent
Description
The Van Damme Book of Hours (1531) – A Masterpiece of Flemish Book Art
This exquisite Book of Hours was created through a unique collaboration between the scribe Antonius van Damme (1495–1545) and the renowned Flemish miniature painter Simon Bening (1483–1561). It features 32 realistic miniatures and 32 elaborate initial pages, which bring the religious art of the 16th century to life with brilliant colors and impressive detail.
Particularly fascinating are the calendar pages, which illustrate the contrast between the hard labor of peasants and the luxurious pleasures of the nobility. Bening enhances the viewer's connection through dramatic close-ups, giving the scenes a striking immediacy.
Bound in red velvet with intricate silver embellishments, this Flemish Book of Hours is a true masterpiece of the Late Gothic period – precious in every respect.
The Van Damme Book of Hours (1531) – A Masterpiece of Flemish Book Art
This exquisite Book of Hours was created through a unique collaboration between the scribe Antonius van Damme (1495–1545) and the renowned Flemish miniature painter Simon Bening (1483–1561). It features 32 realistic miniatures …
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1531
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32
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