15th Century Hand-Painted Manuscript Calendar of May
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A 15th century hand-painted illuminated manuscript from a French Book of Hours. This leaf features a liturgical calendar listing of the holidays and celebrations in the month of May with letters accented in blue, red, and gold tone gouache and marginalia. There is a note written in French and a much later script to the lower margin of the front. This piece has an informational sheet included and is presented in a French mat and plastic protective sleeve.
Condition
- some wear to the cellophane sleeve; wear to the edges of the mat; some warping and discoloration to the parchment; light rubbing to the surface of the image.
Dimensions
- measurements of mat; measurements of visible image 4.25" W x 6.5" H.
Item #
18WDC047-127