Page from Book of Hours, Use of Paris

Publisher Simon Vostre (French, active 15th century)

Date1508

MediumWoodcut and letterpress in black and red

DimensionsSheet: 6 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (15.5 x 9.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Robert Getscher from the Getscher-Wilkinson Collection

CultureFrench

Object numberPC2014.14.244

ClassificationsPrint Collection

DescriptionDouble sided page from "Book of Hours, use of Paris." Both sides include letterpress text in black and red. Verso includes page number: R M. Margins around text are illustrated with delicate etchings that mimic the style of an illuminated manuscript. Forest scenes, scrolling flora, magical fauna, and even a mermaid are included. At the bottom, an architectural-like detail of a shelf supports the illustrations and text above.

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