Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis

Description:

Probably Paris c. 1480
15,6 x 10,5 cm
Latin book of hours. Illuminated parchment manuscript with 20 miniatures, thereof 15 large ones with wide floral borders and 5 small ones with narrow gold heightened frames within the text. Extremely numerous single and double-line initials in gold and colors. C. 155 pages. Brown 17th ct. morocco leather binding with rich gilt back, wide gilt cover borders and large diamond-shaped central ornaments, on front side dated. "Anne 1619", on reverse side inscribed "Robin 1619". Remains of gilt edges.
Southern German Private Collection.