Who painted Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours?

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours was painted by Flemish 15th Century in 1430.

Where can I see Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours?

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours?

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours

Flemish 15th Century , 1430

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours is a gouache drawing by the Renaissance artist Flemish 15th Century. It dates from 1430 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This manuscript leaf is a page from a Book of Hours, featuring gouache paintings and text on vellum.

About this work

Overview

This manuscript leaf is a page from a Book of Hours, featuring gouache paintings and text on vellum. The page combines bright colors and detailed lines, with two small framed scenes amidst blocks of text written in red and black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The top scene depicts three figures—a woman and two men in robes—inside a building, while the bottom scene shows a man in red leading a woman and child toward a town, suggesting a journey or pilgrimage.

Technique & Style

The artwork is executed in gouache with pen and ink on vellum, with colors that stand out against the light background. The use of gouache, an opaque watercolor paint, allows for vivid and detailed depictions of the scenes.