{"product_id":"c-1435-1440-illuminated-book-of-hours-leaf-on-vellum-netherlands-utrecht-or-zwolle","title":"c. 1435–1440 Illuminated Book of Hours Leaf on Vellum – Netherlands (Utrecht or Zwolle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine illuminated manuscript leaf from a late medieval Book of Hours, produced in the Netherlands (likely Utrecht or Zwolle region) around 1435–1440. This remarkable vellum leaf features an elegant gold-heightened initial, decorative floral borderwork, and vibrant rubrication in red and blue inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript was written and illuminated by hand on vellum approximately 600 years ago and represents the rich artistic tradition of Northern European devotional manuscripts during the fifteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1435–1440\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Netherlands (Utrecht or Zwolle region)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vellum (parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illuminated Book of Hours leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13.8 x 9.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold-heightened illuminated initials, floral border ornamentation, rubrication in red and blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gothic manuscript hand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eText:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Latin devotional text from a Book of Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis leaf displays beautiful medieval illumination, including the use of gold, blue pigments, and delicate floral decoration. The artistic style is consistent with devotional manuscripts associated with the circle or followers of Zweder van Culemborg and the flourishing manuscript workshops of the Low Countries during the fifteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf shows substantial age and wear consistent with a manuscript of this antiquity. There is visible moisture damage, waviness to the vellum, fading to portions of the text, staining, abrasions, and evidence of historical restoration. Despite the condition issues, the illumination and decorative elements remain visually striking and highly displayable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks of Hours were among the most popular devotional manuscripts of the medieval world, used by laypeople for private prayer and reflection. Each manuscript was individually produced by scribes and illuminators long before the invention of the printing press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurviving illuminated leaves from the medieval Netherlands are increasingly scarce, especially examples retaining decorative borders and gold-heightened initials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed genuine medieval manuscript leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59492671782993,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/IMG-1923.heic?v=1778273037","url":"https:\/\/thedivinelibrarystore.com\/products\/c-1435-1440-illuminated-book-of-hours-leaf-on-vellum-netherlands-utrecht-or-zwolle","provider":"The Divine Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}