The Bedford Hours, considered by many to be the most sumptuous Book of Hours ever created, once belonged to John, Duke of Bedford, who was the younger brother of King Henry V of France. Its 1,250 elaborate medallions, thirty-eight large-scale miniatures, and extensive brush gold, gold leaf, and silver decorations are extravagant enough to make it one of the most precious manuscripts of its period. Known only as the Bedford Master, the artist behind the manuscript was among the most prolific painters of his day.

Eberhard König’s account of the creation of the Bedford Hours unfolds with a number of original and unexpected conclusions, culminating in a strong conjecture as to the identity of the Bedford Master. This remarkable story and the sixty rich color illustrations that accompany it help to make The Bedford Hours an unforgettable account of the creation of a remarkable medieval masterpiece.

Page Count: 144
Dimensions: 10 x 11 3/4
Hardback
ISBN 978-0-712-34978-9.htm
Published by The British Library

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