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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 99r, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 99r, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 99r, 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), specifically fol. 99r, dating back to around 1470. Created by the talented Master of the Geneva Latini, an esteemed French illuminator active in Rouen during the late 15th century, this manuscript exemplifies the city's prominence as a hub for book production during that era. Rouen boasted a flourishing book industry, with its cathedral playing a pivotal role in commissioning lavish books and maintaining an extensive library. The opulent chapter invested substantial funds into these endeavors, attracting skilled artists like the Master of the Geneva Latini to illuminate their manuscripts. The intricate details and vibrant colors on this page are executed using gold leaf, ink, and tempera on velvety vellum. Every stroke reveals meticulous craftsmanship and artistic finesse characteristic of medieval illumination. As we admire this remarkable piece of heritage art preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, it transports us back to a time when books were not only sources of knowledge but also exquisite works of art. This photograph allows us to appreciate both the historical significance and aesthetic beauty encapsulated within each illuminated page. Through this image print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, we gain insight into Rouen's cultural legacy as a center for book production while marveling at the skillful mastery displayed by one of its most celebrated illuminators -the enigmatic Master of the Geneva Latini.
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