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Missale Romanum, For Use In The Collegiate Church Of St. Barnard At Romans-sur-Isère. - : Manuscript on vellum, illuminated in the workshop of Jean de Toulouse

Missale Romanum, For Use In The Collegiate Church Of St. Barnard At Romans-sur-Isère. -

Missale Romanum, for use in the Collegiate Church of St. Barnard at Romans-sur-Isère.: Manuscript on vellum, illuminated in the workshop of Jean de Toulouse

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A deluxe commission featuring the best workshop in Avignon - 12 large illuminated and historiated initials, accompanied by an elegant marginal decoration of stylized branches, often intertwined with multicoloured winged monsters; 1 full-page miniature.

This manuscript, with many illuminated initials, was a part of a valuable commission executed by a professional team. At least two and possibly three hands contributed to the illumination. Five historiated initials and the full-page miniature recall the style of one of the most important artists at the papal court, Jean de Toulouse, who ran a professional workshop in Avignon at the time of Pope Clement (Robert of Geneva, 1342-1394). The codex is a newly discovered addition to his œuvre. As medieval Missals were used on a daily basis, their survival rate is quite low and those that are preserved are often incomplete or show signs of intense use.

This is a precious codex with sumptuous writing and decoration. It has kept its striking, archaic impression in a medieval binding with large, blind stamps of rosettes, crosses, and frames. The excellent workmanship of its illumination makes this manuscript a valuable work of art. Together with its unique provenance, this is an extremely rare volume.
  • Seller Independent bookstores CH (CH)
  • Illustrator Workshop of Jean de Toulouse
  • Format/Binding 15th-century, blind stamped leather on boards, traces of clasps
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Place of Publication Southern France, Avignon
  • Date Published c. 1380-1390
  • Size 320 x 250 mm
  • Keywords bible, manuscript, english, medieval, illuminations, missal
  • Size 320 x 250 mm