Tailored To Her: Tracing Female Patronage in Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Books of Hours explores the female owners of Books of Hours through the women they prayed to everyday– those depicted in the Suffrages. Come take a look to see (and believe) for yourself!
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The “Signed Hours” (Use of Rome)
The “Signed Hours” (Use of Rome)
, France, Tours, c. 1490-1500 Illuminated manuscript on parchment. 5 large and 17 small miniatures by “Jean of Tours” of the Workshop of Jean Poyer and another illuminator Read more
Book of Hours (Use of Rome)
Book of Hours (Use of Rome)
, Southern Netherlands, Bruges, c. 1480 illuminated manuscript on parchment. 6 full-page miniatures by a follower of Loyset Liédet and the Master of Edward IV, 41 small miniatures by a follower of Willem Vrelant. Read more
Book of Hours (unidentified Breton use)
Book of Hours (unidentified Breton use)
, Central France, Loire Valley, c. 1490-1500 Illuminated manuscript on parchment. 9 full-page miniatures by a follower of Jean Colombe Read more
Hours of Jean Antoine de Mahieu and Jacqueline de Sivry (use of Mons)
Hours of Jean Antoine de Mahieu and Jacqueline de Sivry (use of Mons)
, Southern Netherlands, Mons, c. 1460 (original portion), c. 1480-1490 (updated) Illuminated manuscript on parchment. 22 full-page miniatures by the Mildmay Master (13), the Master of Philippe de Croÿ (7), and a third Mons illuminator, follower of Simon Marmion (2) and 4 small miniatures by the Mildmay Master Read more