Livre D'Heures de Henri II

This masterly book of hours was used by the French King Henry II (1519–1559) for his private devotions
It was created by several virtuoso book artists in Bellemare's workshop shortly before its coronation
Four of the 17 full-page miniatures were probably added later for Henry II

Livre D'Heures de Henri II

Latin 1429 Bibliothèque nationale de France (Paris, France)

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Livre D'Heures de Henri II

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Codicology

Alternative Titles: Horae ad usum Romanum dites Heures de Henri II
Hours of Henry II
Type: Manuscript on parchment
Size / Format: 148 pages / 18.0 × 12.0 cm
Origin: France
Date: 1542–1547
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Renaissance
Genre: Private Devotion Books
Language: Latin
Script: Humanistic
Illustrations: 20 miniatures, including 17 full-page miniatures
Artist / School: Master of the Hours of Henry II
Noël Bellemare
Bellemare workshop
Previous Owners: Henry II of France (1519–1559)

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Facsimile Editions

#1 Livre d'Heures de Henri II de France Stundenbuch Heinrichs II. von Frankreich

CM Editores – Salamanca, 2023

Publisher: CM Editores – Salamanca, 2023

1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.

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