Book of Hours by the Master of Jean Rolin
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France
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Books of Hours

Book of Hours by the Master of Jean Rolin

  • Master of Jean Rolin

Manuscript in Latin on vellum

France, Paris, c. 1450-1460

155 x 107 mm

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242 leaves. 31 large arch-topped miniatures in full borders and 24 small miniatures in the borders of the calendar, with zodiacal signs and monthly occupations. Blue velvet binding over wooden boards.

This is a so far unknown Book of Hours by the Master of Jean Rolin with an abundant number of large miniatures, especially for the gospels and suffrages, whereas in standard Books of Hours these are mostly accompanied by small images.

This master’s creativity also convinces in the design of interiors. The portraits of the evangelists in their studies and the Virgin Mary’s room in the Annunciation scene provide insightful impressions on the furnishings and tools of 15th-century studies and libraries.

This Book of Hours is a true gem, lavishly illustrated with many miniatures that allow us to study the style of this brilliant master in detail. François Avril confirmed to us that this Book of Bours is a particularly high-quality work, handcrafted by the master of Jean Rolin. A stroke of luck for art history!

 

Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting Saint Adrien standing with sword and shield.
f. 233v Saint Adrien
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting the Coronation of the Virgin.
f. 96v Coronation of the Virgin
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting the Annunciation to the Shepherds beneath angels in the sky.
f. 71r Annunciation to the Shepherds
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting Saint Anthony tormented by demons, with burning feet.
f. 227v Temptation of Saint Anthony, tortured by demons, with burning feet
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting the Holy Trinity as the Seat of Mercy.
f. 225r Holy Trinity as Seat of Mercy
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting King David kneeling in penitence in a castle courtyard.
f. 105r David in Penitence, kneeling in the fanciful court of a castle
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting the Virgin Mary reading while the Christ Child approaches.
f. 27v Mary reading in her bedroom, Christ as a toddler has left his playpen and approaches his mother
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting Saint Matthew writing in his study while an angel brings an ink pot.
f. 17v Saint Mathew in his study; his angel brings the ink pot
Illuminated medieval manuscript page with a miniature depicting Saint Luke writing on a scroll beside the ox
f. 15r Saint Luke writing on a scroll; with his attribute, the ox

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