Unknown artist | Anne de Rohan-Chabot, Princesse de Soubise (detail) | 17th century
Heart-shaped medieval Books of Hours
We know of only a few examples of heart-shaped Books of Hours, all dating from the 15th or the 16th century. Additional photos of several other such books are posted at damien kempf, via Erik Kwakkel.
The Biekorf (“Beehive”) Library, best known for its collection of cistercian manuscripts from Ten Duinen en Ter Doest, holds 21 medieval Books of Hours.”
For a general introduction to Books of Hours, check out this 12-minute video:Via: pinterest
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Circle of the Master of the Female Half Lengths, The Magdalen, Half-Length, at a Table in a Black Dress and an Embroidered Collar, Reading a Book and Holding a Gilt Cup. Oil on oak panel, 68.4 x 54.5 cm. Private Collection
· Charlotte Lucas’ striped gown ·
Lucy Scott · Pride and Prejudice (1995)
─ Costume Designer: Dinah Collin
Self-portrait as the Allegory of Painting (La Pittura), 1638-39 by Artemisia Gentileschi (Italian, 1593–1652/53)
Clara Peeters, Still life with dainties, rosemary, wine, jewels and a burning candle, 1607







