Book of Hours
Gothic Illumination
1530
7.0 x 5.0 cm
The Met Cloisters
This diminutive Book of Hours is one of Simon Bening’s prayerful jewels, intended for use at regular intervals throughout the twenty-four- hour day (ideally every three hours). It was a reminder of the omnipresence of God, meant to be attached to its owner, or stored with precious possessions. There is a special magic achieved by Bening’s exceptional skill at creating a miniature world. The miniatures follow standard convention, but Bening consistently tweaks the presentation, making this manuscript exceptionally poignant and affecting.
Simon Bening (1483 – 1561)
Simon Bening (1483-1561): Miniaturista e iluminador flamengo. Conhecido por paisagens, livros de horas e retratos. Uma figura fundamental na arte flamenga.
The Met Cloisters (New York City, Estados Unidos da América)
Explore as lendárias Tapeçarias do Unicórnio no The Met Cloisters em Nova York, uma reconstrução deslumbrante da Europa medieval que oferece uma jornada imersiva pela arte e história monástica à espera de ser explorada.
Sobre esta obra
- Título: Book of Hours
- Artista: Simon Bening
- Ano: 1530
- Dimensões originais: 7.0 x 5.0 cm
- Formato: Panoramic
- Status dos direitos autorais: Domínio público
- Onde ver: The Met Cloisters
- Movimento: Gothic Illumination
- Contexto do corpus: royal patronage influence, book of hours genre classic
- Palavras-chave: european art history, religious artwork, book of hours art
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