Belles Heures de Duc du Berry -Folio 63- The Flight into Egypt 1408-09

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The "Belles Heures de Duc de Berry" is a richly decorated illuminated manuscript that stands as one of the most notable examples of French Gothic manuscript illumination. Created between 1405 and 1409 by the Limbourg brothers, Herman, Paul, and Jean, the manuscript was commissioned by its namesake, John, Duke of Berry, who was a passionate patron of the arts and a member of the French royal family. Among the numerous folios of this devotional book, Folio 63, depicting "The Flight into Egypt," is a particularly striking illustration that showcases the artistic skill and intricate detail characteristic of the Limbourg brothers' work.

Folio 63, "The Flight into Egypt," portrays the biblical episode described in the Gospel of Matthew (2:13-15), in which the Holy Family flees to Egypt to escape King Herod's massacre of the innocents. This scene has been a popular subject in Christian art, symbolizing themes of protection, providence, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. In the Limbourg brothers' rendition, the composition is rich with Gothic elegance and a vivid color palette, reflecting both the devotional purpose of the manuscript and the luxurious tastes of its patron.

The miniature is notable for its detailed landscape, which includes a depiction of the Egyptian pyramids in the background, demonstrating the Limbourg brothers' interest in integrating contemporary knowledge and worldly elements into their religious scenes. The figures are rendered with a naturalism that was innovative for the time, and the use of gold leaf and lapis lazuli, among other precious materials, highlights the manuscript's opulence.

As part of the "Belles Heures," Folio 63 is held in the collection of The Cloisters, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. The manuscript is recognized not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical significance as a testament to the cultural and religious milieu of the early 15th century. The "Belles Heures de Duc de Berry" remains an invaluable resource for scholars studying the International Gothic style and the courtly culture of the late Middle Ages.

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