Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis

Description:

Probably Belgium or Soth Holland c. 1420
14,5 x 10,3 cm
Latin book of hours. Illuminated parchment manuscript with 10 large gold heightened miniatures, bordered on three sides with ornamental borders of arabesques with leaves, flowers and fruits. 13 pages with larger painted and gold heightened initials and arabesque borders at three sides, furthermore extremely numerous marginal borders and small initials in gold and colors. C. 100 pages. 17th ct. calf leather binding with rich gilt back, gilt cover borders, rich fleural cover gilt and gilt oval central vignette with crucifixion scene. Remains of gilt edges.
Southern German Private Collection.