Full-page miniature of pruning vines, in March, fol. 4v
Summary
A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts that were meant to be read at specific times of the day, known as the "hours." These texts were usually written in Latin and were intended for personal use by laypeople, although some were also used by monks and other religious figures. The book of hours typically included a calendar of feast days, psalms, and other prayers, as well as illustrations and decorations.
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books of hours
illumination of books and manuscripts
vineyards
pruning
manuscripts medieval
miniatures illuminations
spencer collection
horae
latin
ultra high resolution
high resolution
new york public library
Date
1500 - 1500
Source
New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")