Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis
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Caption
Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, late 15th century. Manuscript in opaque watercolor and ink with gold, 6 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 × 3.8 cm) sheet: 5 3/4 × 4 in. (14.6 × 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mary Benson, 19.70. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis
Date
late 15th century
Medium
Manuscript in opaque watercolor and ink with gold
Classification
Dimensions
6 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 × 3.8 cm) sheet: 5 3/4 × 4 in. (14.6 × 10.2 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscribed in inside cover in upper left in graphite: "Hours for Rome use. French, Paris, late XVth century. Executed for a man"
Markings
In red Morocco slip case, marked: "Office Paris 1628 Ex. d'Anna d'Antriche."
Credit Line
Bequest of Mary Benson
Accession Number
19.70
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