Les tres riches heures du Duc de Berry- Astrological Man c. 1416

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"Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry: Astrological Man" (c. 1416) is one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscript pages from the "Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry," a book of hours commissioned by John, Duke of Berry, and created by the Limbourg brothers, Dutch miniature painters active in France at the beginning of the 15th century. This particular folio is renowned for its intricate detail, rich coloration, and the combination of religious iconography with medieval astrology, reflecting the period's intertwined nature of faith and cosmology.

The "Astrological Man" (also known as the "Zodiac Man") is an illustration that typically appears in medieval calendars. It serves as a visual representation of the belief in the influence of the stars and planets on human anatomy, where each zodiac sign is associated with specific parts of the body. In the context of a book of hours, which includes prayers to be said at the canonical hours, the inclusion of such an image emphasizes the medieval conception of a universe where Christian devotion and astrology were closely linked.

The Limbourg brothers, Paul, Herman, and Jean, were renowned for their innovative approach to manuscript illumination, and their work on the "Les Très Riches Heures" is considered one of the high points of Northern Renaissance art. The "Astrological Man" folio, like the rest of the manuscript, is characterized by its vivid colors achieved through the use of costly pigments and gold leaf, as well as its detailed depiction of human figures and a deep understanding of spatial composition.

The "Les Très Riches Heures," including the "Astrological Man," is housed at the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France. It remains a key work for the study of medieval art, the history of astrology, and the cultural context of the early 15th century. The manuscript's survival and its exceptional state of preservation allow modern viewers to appreciate the artistic skill and rich symbolism that define this masterpiece of Gothic illumination.

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