January page from Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (The Book of Hours)
Date
circa 1412
Credits
- Jean de Limbourg Illustrator
Format
- Book 1079
Techniques
- painting 108
- printmaking 48
Dimensions
- Height
- 13cm
Locations Made
- France 84
- Grand Est 2
- Strasbourg 2
Translated to “The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry”, the book is an illuminated manuscript created between 1412 and 1416. Being a “book of hours” means that it is made up of Christian prayers that would be said at canonical hours. The book was created by the Limbourg brothers: Paul, Jean, and Herman.
The page for January depicts a New Year's Day feast with the Duke of Berry sitting at the table.
