Medieval vellum leaf from an emblazed French book of hours. The calendar leaf shows the month February and is decorated with a filigree miniature painting and gold on both sides. Published in Northern France about 1480.
DESCRIPTION:
Very seldom leaf from a French book of hours of the year 1480. The leaf shows the calendar month February and contains a 17-line/ 13-line Latin text in red and brown ink. On each side ornamental border decoration in different colours and gold with a small miniature painting, on the front side showing a figure illustration and on the back side an illustration of Pisces. There is furthermore a two-line high gold initial with red, blue and violet ornaments.
SIZE:
leaf: about h 14.9 cm x w 10.9 cm
Miniatures: about h 2.8 cm x w 2.3 cm
CONDITION:
- in good condition
- browned, some stains