Master of the Black Book of Hours
The illuminator who is unknown by name and who painted the so-called Black Book of Hours is called the master of the Black Book of Hours . The work takes its name from its blackened pages, which were created in an elaborate and unusual manner and which the painter painted with 14 full-page miniatures, 15 larger and several small initials and 138 borders. The work was created around 1475 in Bruges in the vicinity of the illuminator Willem Vrelant . It was probably created for a member of the court of Burgundy.
Works
- The Black Book of Hours , Morgan Library, New York, call number: M. 493.
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| SURNAME | Master of the Black Book of Hours |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch painter and illustrator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 15th century |