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The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours
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The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand. The book was given to the London Institution in 1836. The angel tells Mary she is to bear the son of God blessed art thou among women. Date: 1516
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1516 1836 Angel Germain Heures Hours Illuminated Institution Ornaments Sans Tells Tout Rien
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This exquisite Annunciation illustration is taken from a Parisian Book of Hours, printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn in the year 1516. The intricately designed pages of this early devotional text, which includes both printed text and hand-illuminated ornaments, were given to the London Institution in 1836. The image depicts the pivotal moment in Christian theology when the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the son of God. The scene is set in a richly decorated chamber, with the angel, dressed in flowing robes and bearing a lily, standing before a humbled Mary, who is seated at her spinning wheel. Mary, shown with downcast eyes and a serene expression, responds with the traditional words of submission, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." The delicate and precise execution of the illuminations in this Book of Hours reflects the high level of artistic craftsmanship that was prevalent during the Early Renaissance period in France. The intricate details of the angel's wings, Mary's robe, and the ornate furnishings in the room are all rendered with great care and attention to detail, making this a truly breathtaking work of art. The Annunciation was a popular theme in medieval and Renaissance art, as it represented the moment when God's plan for salvation was set in motion. This beautiful illustration serves as a testament to the enduring power of religious art and the role it played in shaping the spiritual lives of people during this period.
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