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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 88v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 88v, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 88v, c. 1470. In the late 1400s and early 1500s Rouen was an established and important center of book production. The citys cathedral had a wealthy chapter that spent large sums of money to commission books and to maintain its extensive library. The stationers and booksellers would have likely been concentrated in or near the cathedral precinct. This artist, named after a manuscript now in Geneva, was Rouens principal illuminator during the second half of the 1400s
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1460 80 Active Rouen And Gold On Vellum Master Of The Geneva Latini Master Of The Geneva Latini French Rouen
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This print showcases a page from the "Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 88v" created around 1470 by the talented Master of the Geneva Latini. During this period, Rouen emerged as a prominent hub for book production, with its cathedral playing a central role in commissioning and preserving valuable manuscripts. The city's cathedral boasted an affluent chapter that spared no expense in acquiring books and maintaining an extensive library. It is believed that stationers and booksellers would have congregated near or within the cathedral precinct, contributing to Rouen's vibrant literary culture. The artist behind this masterpiece earned their name from a manuscript now housed in Geneva, solidifying their status as Rouen's foremost illuminator during the latter half of the 15th century. The intricate details rendered on vellum using ink, tempera, and gold exemplify their exceptional skill and craftsmanship. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this photograph captures not only the physical beauty but also the historical significance embedded within each stroke of paint on these delicate pages. As we admire this work today, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how artistry thrived amidst flourishing intellectual pursuits in medieval France.
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