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In Painted Prayers, the two key elements of Books of Hours are explored: the glorious illuminations and the texts. 107 color plates reproduce stellar pages from Books of Hours that range from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries and come from all the major manuscript-producing countries of Europe: France, Belgium, The Netherlands, England, Italy, and Spain. Mr. Wieck's text offers explanations and translations of key passages from the various "Hours," psalms, Gospel lessons, hymns, litanies, and private prayers found in a typical Book of Hours. The Book of Hours is explored from…
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2 editions- Paperback · English · 1999George Braziller · 144 pages · 9780807614570
- Other · English · 1997George Braziller, in association with the Pierpont Morgan Library · 144 pages · 9780807614181
Books of hoursIllustrationsTextsIllumination of books and manuscriptsIllustration of books