Jean de France 1340-1416 Duke of Berry Praying Before the Virgin and Child from Les Petites Heures de Duc de Berry

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"Jean de France, Duke of Berry Praying Before the Virgin and Child" is an illuminated manuscript page from "Les Petites Heures de Jean de Berry," a book of hours commissioned by Jean, Duke of Berry (1340–1416). The artwork is attributed to Jacquemart de Hesdin, a renowned French miniature painter active at the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th century. This particular illumination is a devotional image that depicts the Duke of Berry in a posture of prayer, gazing upon the Virgin Mary who is holding the Christ Child. The Duke is presented as a pious figure, demonstrating his devotion and piety, which was a common theme in medieval portraiture of the nobility.

The book of hours itself is a collection of Christian prayers to be said at the canonical hours and was a popular form of private devotion among the wealthy during the Middle Ages. "Les Petites Heures" is one of the several lavishly illuminated manuscripts commissioned by the Duke of Berry, who was known for his patronage of the arts and the luxurious objects he collected. Jacquemart de Hesdin was known for his intricate and detailed style, as well as his use of bold colors and complex iconography, which are evident in this piece.

The manuscript is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical value, offering insights into the religious practices and material culture of the French nobility during the late medieval period. The Duke of Berry's collection, including "Les Petites Heures," has been widely studied by art historians and is often cited as an example of the opulence and sophistication of courtly art in the late Middle Ages.

The illumination is preserved in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and it remains an important work within the canon of medieval European art, exemplifying the skill of Jacquemart de Hesdin and the cultural and religious milieu of the time.

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