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Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. Creator: Unknown
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Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. Creator: Unknown
Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. The illuminator's style was influenced by the Master of Edward IV, active ca. 1470-90, and followers. The manuscript includes twelve full-page miniatures and twenty-five small miniatures, along with sacred and secular marginalia and some illusionistic borders
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This detail from a 15th century Book of Hours, created around 1490, showcases a group of monks in deep devotion and prayer. The intricately illustrated page is a testament to the rich artistic traditions of Flanders, Belgium, during the Middle Ages. The monks, dressed in their distinctive habits, are depicted in various hand gestures, some waving or gesturing towards each other, while others are deep in quiet reflection. The illuminator's style was influenced by the Master of Edward IV, active between approximately 1470 and 1490, and his followers. The manuscript includes twelve full-page miniatures and twenty-five small miniatures, as well as sacred and secular marginalia and illusionistic borders. The use of gold leaf and vibrant colors, such as crimson, adds to the opulence and grandeur of the work. The Book of Hours was a popular form of devotional literature among the Christian population during the Middle Ages. It contained prayers, hymns, and psalms for the various hours of the day, as well as calendars and illustrations of saints. This particular manuscript is now housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, and serves as a valuable reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the fifteenth century.
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