Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry- Mai (may). Illumination On Vellum.
Vellum
International Gothic
1412
Late Medieval
22.0 x 13.0 cm
Condé Museum
pol de limbourg (1385 – 1416)
Discover Pol de Limbourg, a master of late medieval illumination! Explore his breathtaking 'Très Riches Heures' & international gothic style – a cornerstone of book art.
Condé Museum (Chantilly, France)
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About this artwork
- Title: Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry- Mai (may). Illumination On Vellum.
- Artist: pol de limbourg
- Year: 1412
- Original dimensions: 22.0 x 13.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Condé Museum
- Period: Late Medieval
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Purpose: Seasonal
Quick Facts
- Year: 1412
- Medium: Illumination on vellum
- Subject or theme: Medieval life and seasonal festivities
- Artistic style: International Gothic
- Notable elements: Knights, horses, dog, and a clock
- Title: Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry- Mai