Origin 2528 paris france theme private devotional books book of hours, prayerbooks, psalters, etc. This work is a reflection of the artists synthesis of sources that influenced his style. The reproduction is fairly clear, and the images are charming. Jeanne d evreux, wife of king charles iv, known as charles le bel, presented the abbey of saintdenis with her crown, a reliquary containing some of the relics from the sainte chapelle, and two reliquary statuettes, including this virgin and child. Virgin and child of jeanne devreux ki kendall content statue the virgin of jeanne devreux depicts baby jesus touching marys face mary holds a fleurdelis with gems and pearls represents both the french monarchy and the holy trinity sometimes also the virgin herself, as it can. According to the usual account, it was created between 24 and 28 by jean pucelle for jeanne d evreux, the third wife of charles iv of france. The latter was done as a royal commission to jeanne d evreux, the queen of france. Other articles where hours of jeanne devreux is discussed. The hours of jeanne d evreux is an illuminated book of hours in the gothic style. The piece itself was donated to the abbey of saintdenis by jeanne d evreux in 39 as inscribed in the pedestal. Personal piety and dynastic salvation in her book of hours at the cloisters. Rorimer, the hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france at. Vigin and child of jeanne devreux by ki kendall on prezi.
The hours of jeanne devreux will be on view from april 7 though july 5, 1998. This most charming book of hours, prepared for jeanne devreux, consort of the french king charles iv, is one of the epochal works of 14th century french art. The hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france, 1957 online. At first glance, this tiny prayer book, with not a trace of gold, might seem an unlikely possession for a queen of france. One of the most favorite subjects was of the virgin mary. The piece itself was donated to the abbey of saintdenis by jeanne devreux in 39 as inscribed in the pedestal. Some of the most popular artworks of the time were statuettes of sacred figures, made for either private devotion or for a donation to the church. In jean pucelle 25, and in the hours of jeanne d evreux c. The hours of jeanne devreux is one of the finest examples of a 14th century type devotional illuminated manuscript known as a book of hours. It was commissioned from the artist jean pucelle between 24 and 28, probably as a gift from her husband.
Personal piety and dynastic salvation in her book of hours at the cloisters, art history, vol. As a work of late gothic devotional art, the hours of jeanne devreux, which is in the. The book s pictures were painted in grisaille monochromatic painting in shades of gray with only delicate touches of color. The following 46 files are in this category, out of 46 total. This particular artwork was donated by queen jeanne devreux to the royal abbey of saintdenis. The hours of jeanne devreux is a richly illuminated book of hours a personal prayer book containing devotional texts and prayers for use at specific times of the day hence the name which was created for the french queen, jeanne devreux, by jean pucelle, one of the leading miniaturists of the day. This is a slightly larger than actual size reproduction of the hours belonging to jeanne devreaux. The hours of jeanne d evreux is a richly illuminated book of hours a personal prayer book containing devotional texts and prayers for use at specific times of the day hence the name which was created for the french queen, jeanne d evreux, by jean pucelle, one of the leading miniaturists of the day. Hours of jeanne devreux prayer book by pucelle britannica. The hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france met dp233778. The small statue of the virgin and child gilded silver and enamel, 69 cm high, which jeanne left to the monastery of st denis outside paris, is held in the louvre museum. The hours of jeanne devreux is an illuminated book of hours in the gothic style. This very small book of hours, created for the queen of france, advances the proposition that visual meditation can enrich. This is a slightly larger than actual size reproduction of the hours belonging to jeanne d evreaux.
One of the smallest book of hours in the world, with a format of only 9. The virgin of jeanne devreux, is a gothic sculpture created sometime between the years 24 and 39. Jeanne devreux, wife of king charles iv, known as charles le bel, presented the abbey of saintdenis with her crown, a reliquary containing some of the relics from the sainte chapelle, and two reliquary statuettes, including this virgin and child. This particular artwork was donated by queen jeanne d evreux to the royal abbey of saintdenis. To describe the particularity of this manuscript we have to use a number of superlatives. Virgin and child of jeanne devreux louvre museum paris.
Jeanne d evreux, benefactress of the abbey of saintdenis. Book of hours of jeanne devreux 2528 manuscript acc. Its size 94 x64 mm 3 58 x 2 38 inches appears to hardly justify its characterization as a monument, but closer examination reveals its extraordinary nature. Chapter gothic europe ap art history with weber at st. According to the usual account, it was created between 24 and 28 by. Jean pucelle the hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france. Virgin and child of jeanne d evreux ki kendall content statue the virgin of jeanne d evreux depicts baby jesus touching marys face mary holds a fleurdelis with gems and pearls represents both the french monarchy and the holy trinity sometimes also the virgin herself, as it can. The hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france image 6 jean pucelle paris 2428 grisaille, tempera, and ink on vellum cloisters collection. Contains color reproductions of 48 characteristic pages from the book of hours of jeanne d evreux, with annotated list e. This video examines the hours of jeanne devreux by jean pucelle. The book is a most choice example of a very early book of hours. A section of the book shows the annunciation scene.
Jean pucelle the hours of jeanne devreux, queen of. Jean pucelle is associated with three works of book illustration, of which two were collaborations. King charles iv of france married his 14yearold queen, jeanne devreux, in 24. A milestone in the history of art this most charming book of hours, prepared for jeanne devreux, consort of the french king charles iv, is one of the epochal works of 14th century french art. Virgin of jeanne devreux abbey church of saintdenis, france 39 ce. Hours are a type of religious prayerbook in the catholic tradition, so this was her personal illustrated prayer book. The book of hours, known as the hours of jeanne devreux, is held in the cloisters collection of the metropolitan museum of art in new york city. Contains color reproductions of 48 characteristic pages from the book of hours of jeanne devreux, with annotated list e. This most charming book of hours, prepared for jeanne devreux, consort of the french king charles iv, is one of the epochal works of. The virgin of jeanne d evreux, is a gothic sculpture created sometime between the years 24 and 39.
May 24, 2018 the book of hours, known as the hours of jeanne d evreux, is held in the cloisters collection of the metropolitan museum of art in new york city. A luxurious handmade book with painted illustrations and decorations example. Created by the artist jean pucelle, this book of hours was commissioned for queen jeanne devreux of france. This figure stands at 68 cm tall and is made from gilded silver, enamel, stones and pearls. Study 54 chapter gothic europe flashcards from blair e. The hours of jeanne devreux is one of the great works of medieval art and a seminal example of french medieval painting, said john walsh, director of the getty museum.
Kiss of judasannunciation 25 repoussoir figures figure in the middle of the painting with back turned to the viewer. The book of hours, known as the hours of jeanne d evreux, is in the cloisters collection of the metropolitan museum of art in new york. Hours of jeanne devreux facsimile edition facsimile finder. The book of hours, known as the hours of jeanne devreux, is in the cloisters collection of the metropolitan museum of art in new york. The books pictures were painted in grisaille monochromatic painting in shades of gray with only delicate touches of color. Book of hours of jeanne devreux illustration ancient. It was made by a parisian painter named jean pucelle. Rorimer, the hours of jeanne devreux, queen of france at the cloisters, metropolitan museum, new york, 1957. King charles iv of france married his 14yearold queen, jeanne d evreux, in 24. Hours of jeanne devreux 2428 one of the most extraordinary monuments of fourteenth century art is a prayer book in the cloisters in new york city. Hours of jeanne devreux leafing through the facsimile edition.
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