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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 72r, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 72r, c. 1470. Creator: Master of the Geneva Latini (French
Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 72r, c. 1470. In the late 1400s and early 1500s Rouen was an established and important center of book production. The citys cathedral had a wealthy chapter that spent large sums of money to commission books and to maintain its extensive library. The stationers and booksellers would have likely been concentrated in or near the cathedral precinct. This artist, named after a manuscript now in Geneva, was Rouens principal illuminator during the second half of the 1400s
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1460 80 Active Rouen And Gold On Vellum Master Of The Geneva Latini Master Of The Geneva Latini French Rouen Tempera
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This print showcases a page from the "Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 72r" created around 1470 by the Master of the Geneva Latini, who was renowned as Rouen's principal illuminator during the late 15th century. The city of Rouen flourished as a significant hub for book production in the late 1400s and early 1500s, with its cathedral playing a pivotal role in commissioning lavish books and maintaining an extensive library. The artist behind this masterpiece remains anonymous but is named after a manuscript now housed in Geneva. The intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship on display here are truly remarkable. Created using ink, tempera, gold on vellum, this French manuscript exemplifies the artistic finesse prevalent during that era. Rouen's bustling cathedral precinct likely served as a focal point for stationers and booksellers involved in distributing these precious works of art to eager patrons. This particular page offers us a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage preserved within its pages. Now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art collection, this print allows us to appreciate not only the historical significance but also the aesthetic beauty captured within each stroke by the Master of Geneva Latini. It serves as a testament to both Rouen's prominence as an influential center for book production and to humanity's enduring love affair with literature throughout centuries past.
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