Ironically, this was part of a wedding present in 1430.
“The Hours of Catherine of Cleves (The Hours) was commissioned for Catherine, Duchess of Guelders and Countess of Zutphen, upon the occasion of her marriage to Arnold, Duke of Guelders, on 26 January 1430.”
“Its 157 miniatures are by the gifted Master of Cleves (active ca. 1435-60), who is named after this book. This manuscript is his masterpiece.”
But to really appreciate this, you have to see the entire illustration:
Published on April 15, 2024 01:40