description The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux (diptych leaves) Overview
These diptych leaves, created around 1324-28 by Jean Pucelle, represent sections from a Book of Hours commissioned for Jeanne d’Evreux. The panels depict devotional scenes intended for personal prayer and reflection. They are notable examples of late medieval illumination within a Gothic style and were utilized by the French queen in her private devotion. This artwork is relevant to art historians studying 14th-century manuscript production and those interested in royal patronage of religious art.
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Who commissioned the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux?
The manuscript was commissioned by King Charles IV of France as a gift for his wife, Queen Jeanne d’Évreux, around 1324 to 1328. It was intended for her personal devotional use and originally contained beautifully painted diptych leaves.
Who painted the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux?
The manuscript is attributed to the famous Parisian illuminator Jean Pucelle. His workshop was responsible for the intricate grisaille paintings that define the diptych leaves and the larger book's devotional scenes.
Where is the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux currently held?
The manuscript is currently housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Cloisters) in New York City. It has been part of their permanent collection since being acquired by the museum in 1954.
What artistic style is the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux famous for?
It is widely considered one of the masterpieces of late medieval illumination, specifically noted for its highly detailed grisaille technique, which uses shades of gray to mimic sculpture. It also features innovative marginalia that heavily influenced 14th-century French art.
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