The Prayer Book of Charles the Bold, A Study of a Flemish Masterpiece from the Burgundian Court |
translated by: Berenbeim, Jessica
, author: Schryver, Antoine de
Illustrations
Attributed works:
47. Charles the Bold presented by an Angel, from the Prayer Book of Charles the Bold (fol.68), by Lieven van Lathem. 1469. (J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles).
55. ?Charles the Bold and ?Isabella of Bourbon adoring the image of Christ, by Willem Vrelant. c.1460. Page from an illuminated manuscript, 22 by 16 cm. (Kongelige Bibliotek, Copenhagen, MS GKS 1612 40 fol.1v; exh. Groeningemuseum, Bruges).
Western art unattributed:
54. Julius Caesar entering Rome in triumph despite the warnings of Spurinna and Calpurnia; Caesar enthroned in the Senate, flanked by his assassins, fourth tapestry from the set of The deeds of Julius Caesar. Southern Netherlands, c.1455. Wool and silk, 432 by 750 cm. (Historisches Museum, Bern; exh. Groeningemuseum, Bruges).
Western art unattributed:
56. A man’s tunic, seen from the back. Third quarter of the fifteenth century. Silk, 108 cm. high. (Historisches Museum, Bern; exh. Groeningemuseum, Bruges).
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121. Reliquary of Charles the Bold, by Gérard Loyet. Gold, Partly Painted and Enamelled, and Silver Gilt. (Cathedral and Chapter of St Paul, Liège; Exh. Victoria and Albert Museum).
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13, 14. The Horn of St Hubert. The Gift of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy to Chauvirey-le-Châtcl. Decorated with Gesso, Painted and Gilt, and with Silver Rings of Champlevé Enamel of the Late Fifteenth Century. Length, 49.5 cm; Diameter, 5.75 cm. (Wallace Collection.)
Western art unattributed:
15. Imitation Hunting Horn Used in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries as a Reliquary for The Horn of St Hubert. Iron, Painted Black. Length, 66.7 cm. (Wallace Collection.)
Western art unattributed:
16. Exterior of the Chapel of St Hubert, Chauvirey-le-Châtel (Haute-Saône).
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