👑The Hours of Jean de Montauban are an exceptional masterpiece of Breton manuscript illumination from the first half of the 15th century. 👉 🔎 https://www.moleiro.com/en/books-of-hours/the-hours-of-jean-of-montauban.html?info=1
Meticulously preserved in the Rennes Métropole library under the shelfmark Ms 1834, this manuscript stands out as one of the most original and fascinating pieces of its time
Illustrated by the Master of the Hours of Jean de Montauban and at least two other artists, it contains 258 pages adorned with 254 illustrations, including 37 full-page miniatures, reflecting the opulence and prestige of the period.👉 🔎 https://www.moleiro.com/en/books-of-hours/the-hours-of-jean-of-montauban.html?info=1
From the first folio, dedicated to the calendar, the manuscript captivates with the vividness of its colours, enhanced with an abundance of gold, and a distinctive and captivating iconography.
The 254 miniatures include not only traditional scenes from the life of the Virgin and Christ but also more unusual and complex representations, such as an extensive cycle on the tribulations of Adam and Eve, the theme of the 7 Vices and 7 Virtues, and a remarkable illustration of Mont Saint-Michel.👉 🔎 https://www.moleiro.com/en/books-of-hours/the-hours-of-jean-of-montauban.html?info=1
The Hours of Jean de Montauban are unique in the genre in that they depict apocryphal stories about Adam and Eve that complement the scarce details the Old Testament offers about their lives.
This beautiful book of hours is also characterized by unusual marginal scenes of hunting and the omnipresence of the devil, possibly reflecting the personal interests and spiritual warnings of the patron. 👉 🔎 https://www.moleiro.com/en/books-of-hours/the-hours-of-jean-of-montauban.html?info=1
The hunting scenes and battles between fantastic creatures illustrated have a symbolic meaning and represent the struggle between good and evil.
The codex was initially prepared for a member of the seigneurs of Montauban’s family, as evidenced by the frequent representations of their heraldry. Later, it was offered to Isabeau, Jean de Montauban’s sister, whose name appears in the calendar.
This Book of Hours, with its exceptional illustrations, rich iconographic composition, and vibrant use of colour, is a prominent testimony to the art and religious devotion of the 15th century in Brittany. It reflects the close relationship between the Breton nobility and the kingdom of France, and remains a brilliant example of the cultural and artistic heritage of the time.👉 🔎 https://www.moleiro.com/en/books-of-hours/the-hours-of-jean-of-montauban.html?info=1
Exhaustive studies conducted by internationally renowned experts highlight the richness and iconographic complexity of the volume.
The 216-page full-color commentary volume accompanying our facsimile edition is the most comprehensive and extensive study on this manuscript.
✳️ Laurent Guitton (Tempora Research Centre, Université Rennes 2)
✳️ Mary-Bess Halford (Doctor of German Language and Literature)
✳️ François Boespflug (Faculty of Catholic Theology, Université de Strasbourg)
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The Hours of Jean de Montauban are an exceptional masterpiece of Breton manuscript illumination from the first half of the 15th century. Meticulously preserved in the Rennes Métropole library under the shelfmark Ms 1834, this manuscript stands out as one of the most original and fascinating pieces of its time. Created in western France or French Brittany, around 1430-1440, it measures approximately 223 by 160 mm. Its binding, in red morocco leather with gold motifs, is noted for its fine elegance. Illustrated by the Master of the Hours of Jean de Montauban and at least two other artists, it contains 258 pages adorned with 254 illustrations, including 37 full-page miniatures, reflecting the opulence and prestige of the period. From the first folio, dedicated to the calendar, the manuscript captivates with the vividness of its colours, enhanced with an abundance of gold, and a distinctive and captivating iconography. The 254 miniatures include not only traditional scenes from the life of the Virgin and Christ but also more unusual and complex representations, such as an extensive cycle on the tribulations of Adam and Eve, the theme of the 7 Vices and 7 Virtues, and a remarkable illustration of Mont Saint-Michel. The Hours of Jean de Montauban are unique in the genre in that they depict apocryphal stories about Adam and Eve that complement the scarce details the Old Testament offers about their lives. This beautiful book of hours is also characterized by unusual marginal scenes of hunting and the omnipresence of the devil, possibly reflecting the personal interests and spiritual warnings of the patron. The hunting scenes and battles between fantastic creatures illustrated have a symbolic meaning and represent the struggle between good and evil. The codex was initially prepared for a member of the seigneurs of Montauban’s family, as evidenced by the frequent representations of their heraldry. Later, it was offered to Isabeau, Jean de Montauban’s sister, whose name appears in the calendar. This Book of Hours, with its exceptional illustrations, rich iconographic composition, and vibrant use of colour, is a prominent testimony to the art and religious devotion of the 15th century in Brittany. It reflects the close relationship between the Breton nobility and the kingdom of France, and remains a brilliant example of the cultural and artistic heritage of the time. Exhaustive studies conducted by internationally renowned experts highlight the richness and iconographic complexity of the volume. The 216-page full-color commentary volume accompanying our facsimile edition is the most comprehensive and extensive study on this manuscript. Unique, unrepeatable and limited to 987 notarially certified copies, this first-edition is made available to you by M. Moleiro Editor.