Spinola Hours (Ancient Illumination) Midi Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal

The Spinola Hours is a 16th-century Flemish manuscript known for its naturalistic illusionism and luxurious illustrations. It includes a calendar of Church holidays, prayers, hymns, and readings, commissioned for a wealthy patron and later owned by the Spinola family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2023
Publisher: Paperblanks

The Spinola Hours, a lavish 16th-century Flemish manuscript, stands as a remarkable testament to the artistry of naturalistic illusionism. Its pages are adorned with awe-inspiring illustrations that evoke a sense of realism and depth, showcasing the mastery of the Flemish painters of that era. This extraordinary book, known as a "book of hours," serves as a comprehensive collection of religious texts, including a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin, the Office for the Dead, and various prayers, hymns, and readings. Moreover, the Spinola Hours offers an abundance of opportunities for lavish illuminations, with weekday offices and masses included in its contents.

The book was commissioned for a wealthy patron, possibly Margaret of Austria, and it subsequently found its way into the possession of the Spinola family, for whom it is now named. The J. Paul Getty Museum is proud to present this unparalleled example of illumination, a testament to the artistic excellence and cultural significance of the Spinola Hours.

Dimension: 180 x 130 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439793947