Book Of Hours Of Bonaparte Ghislieri - Libro D'ore Ghislieri Del Perugino All The Facsimiles,Books Of Hours And Prayer Books

Facsimile limited edition to 980 copies in great condition. Illuminated manuscripts thrived in the Reinassance, crafted by skilled scribes and miniaturists, notably from Florence and Milan. Among these works, the Hours of Bonaparte Ghislieri stands as a prime example of artistic brilliance, emerging from a collaboration among esteemed Renaissance artists. Originally featuring five full-page miniatures by renowned painters, the manuscript is further enriched with more than 1,000 intricately designed initials and gold-adorned medallions. The Ghislieri family of Bologna, renowned for their patronage of the arts, commissioned the Hours of Bonaparte Ghislieri in the early 16th century. Notably, each accomplished illuminator contributed a full-page biblical scene, including works by Amico Aspertini, Perugino, Lorenza Costa, Francesco Francia, and possibly Matteo da Milano. Book length is 270 pages, sized 6 x 8 inches (15x21 cm).