Book of Hours, Catholic Church, liturgy and ritual, 15th century
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- 15th century
- Extent:
- 1 volume(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Book of Hours, Catholic Church, liturgy and ritual, ms836. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A beautifully illustrated book of hours which consists of 170 unnumbered pages of 15th century French origin, probably from Rouen. It includes a twenty-four page calendar bound at the front and is illuminated in gold and colors with five full-page floral borders and 350 initials. It is a Latin manuscript, likely the Hours of the Passion, in Gothic letters on vellum, seventeen lines to a page and is in a vellum binding. The text following the calendar begins: "Eripe me de inimicis meis deus meus ab insurgentibus in me libera me" (Psalm 58).
- Physical location:
- This item is located in the vault.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Books of hours.
- Names:
- Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Book of Hours, Catholic Church, liturgy and ritual, ms836. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.