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Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man... (recto), c. 1510. Creator: Unknown
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Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man... (recto), c. 1510. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man (Prefatory Miniature to the Office of the Virgin) (recto), c. 1510. Characteristic of the artists hand, the bright orange-reds combine with deep blues, greens, and an abundance of gold wash in this leaf. He used fine parallel lines or crosshatching in gold to indicate the shading, highlights, and texture of draperies, suggesting some knowledge of printmaking, an art for which Rouen was also an important center. His figures have large, thickly outlined oval faces. This miniature also demonstrates the emerging fashion in both Rouen and Paris for highly involved, Italianate architectural frames: winged putti, swags, urns, garlands, scallop shells, pillasters, and masks. These elements could be assembled in different ways so that no two frames were identical. Rouen in the late 1400s and early 1500s was an established and important center for book production. Richly decorated library texts and books of hours, such as the present leaves, were made in Rouen for sale in the cours des libraires, next to the cathedral
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Rouen Tempera And Liquid Gold On Vellum
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This print showcases a leaf from a Book of Hours, specifically depicting the iconic biblical story of Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man. Created around 1510 by an unknown artist, this piece exhibits characteristic elements that make it truly remarkable. The artist's skillful use of bright orange-reds, deep blues, greens, and abundant gold wash creates a visually stunning composition. Notably, fine parallel lines or crosshatching in gold are employed to depict shading, highlights, and texture on the draperies - evidence of the artist's familiarity with printmaking techniques. The figures portrayed in this miniature possess large oval faces with thick outlines. Additionally, what sets this artwork apart is its incorporation of highly intricate architectural frames that were en vogue in both Rouen and Paris during that period. These frames feature various decorative elements such as winged putti, swags, urns, garlands, scallop shells, pillasters, and masks. The versatility allowed for each frame to be unique from one another. Rouen was renowned as a prominent center for book production during the late 15th century and early 16th century. This particular leaf exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship found in richly decorated library texts and books of hours produced in Rouen for sale at the cours des libraires near the cathedral. Preserved through time by Heritage Art/Heritage Images' meticulous printing process captured here is not just an image but also a glimpse into history - an artistic treasure embodying both religious significance and cultural trends within Renaissance book production.
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