Description
Spectacular codex considered as the ultimate expression of medieval mysticism. The majesty of its miniatures places it in the most outstanding place of the art of the first half of the 15th century. A 5 stars in every great Library!
The miniatures, with their intense colors, transmit feelings and reflect almost mystical temperaments: “… the genius of Master Rohan reaches its peak in the tragic expression of pain and death …”
Original guarded in the National Library of France, signature Lat. 9471.
Extraordinary facsimile edition of the year 2005, in a limited edition of 995 copies, numbered and authenticated by notary.
Leather-bound codex on wood, lavishly gilded spine, ribs, tiles, format 21 x 29 cm. 478 pages, decorated and with gold, containing 293 beautiful miniatures, many of them full-page. Presented in a beautiful box-case book format, imitating the spine of the manuscript. Preserves factory packaging.
Accompanied by a complementary study book, bound in a hard cover with dust jacket, guide tape, format 25.5 x 36 cm. 380 highly illustrated pages, texts in Spanish. Sealed, unopened.
One of the most spectacular Books of Hours, beautiful and great for its illuminations, gold, silver and intense colors.
This copy corresponds to a very low number in the first decade, an added value for bibliophiles and special collectors.
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