Nicholas Herman,Anne-Marie Eze
Bourdichon'S Boston Hours
Bourdichon'S Boston Hours
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The Boston Hours is an illuminated manuscript by Jean Bourdichon, produced as a court artist to King François I of France. It is the crown jewel of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's collection of rare books and manuscripts. This book explores the manuscript's history, patronage, and provenance, and precedes an exhibition opening in summer 2022.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2021
Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Jean Bourdichon, a renowned artist of the French Renaissance, held the prestigious title of peintre du roy throughout his career. At the young age of twenty-four, he began serving as the painter to King François I of France, a position he maintained for the entirety of his life. Bourdichon's remarkable career at the French royal court resulted in a diverse array of commissions, encompassing portraits, wall maps, and stained glass. However, it is his exceptional illuminated manuscripts that truly define his legacy. Among these masterpieces, the Grandes Heures for Queen Anne of Brittany stands as a testament to his artistic prowess.
In the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, one of these extraordinary works is Bourdichon's Boston Hours. Acquired by Gardner in 1890, it holds the distinction of being the sole intact book of hours in the United States within her renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts. To delve into the history and provenance of this magnificent manuscript, leading scholars Nicholas Herman and Anne-Marie Eze have undertaken extensive research. Their comprehensive analysis sheds new light on the patronage and origins of the book, tracing its journey from the shelves of a wealthy Catholic landowner in Lincolnshire to the shop of a Venetian art and antiques dealer.
This captivating book, published as part of the Gardner's Close Up series, focuses on an individual masterpiece within the Gardner collection. Each installment in this series delves into the intricacies of a singular work of art, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of its significance. Bourdichon's Boston Hours marks the inaugural publication in this series, dedicated to celebrating the remarkable beauty and artistry of this illuminated manuscript.
Weight: 256g
Dimension: 195 x 236 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913645014
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