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Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

  • English: The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry
  • Type: Illuminated Manuscript
  • Length: 204 folios



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Y/M/D Association Description Place Locale Food Event
1415/00/00 Paul, Jean and Herman de Limbourg create a book of hours, "Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry", for John, Duke of Berry, 1412 and 1416.
1440/00/00 Barthelemy d'Eyck Probable Artist Chateau de Saumur is illustrated for the month of September in the "Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry". Chateau de Saumur Saumur
1440/00/00 Drawn by Paul of Limburg, John Colombe completes the June illustration depicting peasants working in a hay field at the Hotel de Nesle (lost, site Mazarine Library), residence of the Duke of Berry. The Palais de la Cite can be seen across the Seine. Palais de la Cite
1871/00/00 Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumale Home Henri d'Orleans returns the "Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry" to France. Chateau de Chantilly Chantilly, Oise
1882/00/00 Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumale Home The rebuilding of Le chateau de Chantilly is completed for Henri d'Orleans, duc d'Aumale. Chateau de Chantilly Chantilly, Oise

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Particulars for Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry:
Art Type Book a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
Book Attribute Book of Hours Christian prayer book used to pray the canonical hours
Cultural Affiliation Christian a person who believe in the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, Christ
Art Type Illuminated Manuscript handwritten book that has been decorated with gold or silver, brilliant colours, or elaborate design
Book type Manuscript hand written book
Era Medieval Europe period from collapse of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance
Art Type Objet d'art a small, ornamental work of art
Area of Significance Religion




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