Description

Book Synopsis
Displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated 16th-century Flemish manuscripts.<#13>A book of hours contains a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin, the Office for the Dead, and other prayers, hymns and readings. The Spinola Hours also includes weekday offices and masses, providing even more possibilities for rich illuminations. The book was commissioned for a wealthy patron, perhaps Margaret of Austria, and in the 1700s it belonged to the Spinola family, for whom it is now named.<#13>We are honoured to reproduce this unparalleled example of illumination from the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Spinola Hours Ancient Illumination Midi Unlined

Product form

£19.43

Includes FREE delivery

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 24 Dec 2025.

A Paperback / softback by Paperblanks

1 in stock


    View other formats and editions of Spinola Hours Ancient Illumination Midi Unlined by Paperblanks

    Publisher: Paperblanks
    Publication Date: 01/01/2023
    ISBN13: 9781439793947, 978-1439793947
    ISBN10: 1439793948

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated 16th-century Flemish manuscripts.<#13>A book of hours contains a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin, the Office for the Dead, and other prayers, hymns and readings. The Spinola Hours also includes weekday offices and masses, providing even more possibilities for rich illuminations. The book was commissioned for a wealthy patron, perhaps Margaret of Austria, and in the 1700s it belonged to the Spinola family, for whom it is now named.<#13>We are honoured to reproduce this unparalleled example of illumination from the J. Paul Getty Museum.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account