Sobieski Stundenbuch
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Year of publication: 1420
Page count: 468
Condition: Excellent
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The Sobieski Book of Hours – A Masterpiece of Parisian Book Art
The magnificent Sobieski Book of Hours was created around 1420, likely as a wedding gift for Margaret of Burgundy and Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. Across 468 pages, it unfolds a breathtaking ensemble of 60 full-page miniatures, over 400 additional scenes, and a variety of intricately designed initials – crafted for private devotion.
Three of the most significant book painters of the Late Middle Ages contributed to this masterpiece: the Bedford Master, the Fastolf Master, and the Master of the Munich Legenda Aurea. They created a fascinating visual world where biblical stories are told like small comics – in richly detailed panoramas, imaginative architectures, and lovingly designed figures.
An outstanding testament to late Gothic miniature art – spiritually, narratively, and visually a true highlight of medieval book culture.
The Sobieski Book of Hours – A Masterpiece of Parisian Book Art
The magnificent Sobieski Book of Hours was created around 1420, likely as a wedding gift for Margaret of Burgundy and Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. Across 468 pages, it unfolds a breathtaking ensemble of 60 full-page miniatures, over …
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