[Book of Hours], (f.19 recto), &quot;Annunciation&quot;

unknown French artist(s)

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Title [Book of Hours], (f.19 recto), "Annunciation"

Variant Title Books of Hours (Ms. Skidmore College Library. BX2080.S52)
Annunciation

Creator unknown French artist(s)

Publisher [Place of publication not identified]

Date 1400 - 1499

Subject(s) Books of hours -- Texts -- Early works to 1800
Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions
Illumination of books and manuscripts, French
Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)

Physical Description 174 unnumbered leaves (17 lines), bound : parchment, 4 illuminations ; 17 cm.

Description Foliation includes 2 intermediate blank leaves and manuscript prayers added on final leaf. Two medallions are attached to the 2nd blank (leaf [18]). Decorated in gold and colors, with 4 miniatures by an unidentified artist: Annunciation, Pentecost, King David praying, and Burial of the dead.

Local Note Purchased in Paris in 1932 by Louis Edgar Johns from Emile Rossignol. Given to Skidmore College in 1941.

Archive Location General Collection - Call Number:BX2080 .S52

Content Type(s) text
still image
physical object

Language(s) Latin

Rights Statement NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Record Appears in Book of Hours > Illuminations

Identifier 260593