Book of hours from Paris (Coëtivy master)
The book of hours from Paris , the miniatures of which are largely attributed to the Master of Coëtivy , is in private hands. It is provided by the Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland e-codices under the shelfmark Utopia, armarium codicum bibliophilorum, Cod. 106 . The book of hours is mostly in Latin, but also contains some French prayers. It was created in Paris around 1460. In addition to the master of Coëtivy, the master of Dreux Budé was probably also involved with some pictures.
Description of the codex
The manuscript, which contains 307 sheets and measures 18.7 cm × 12.8 cm, has been well preserved. The script is a lively bastarda that shows Flemish features. The original book covers are wrapped in a black velvet ribbon from the 16th or 17th century. The tables for the movable feast days at the end of the book indicate that the book was written around 1460. In addition, there are some indications that this book was commissioned due to a death, for example the design of the dead miniature, the prominent funeral mass, the fully illustrated Passion Office and the first miniature for the prayer O beata mors . The client probably lived in Paris because the selection of the saints indicates Paris. In addition, the offices are designed for use in Paris and the Master of Coëtivy and the Master of Dreux Budé were often employed by respected Parisians.
The initials are in blue, red and gold. Often one can find decorations on the left, lower and upper side. These are thorn tendrils, acanthus leaves and other flowers and plants. The thorn tendrils are made of gold leaf. Four-line decorative letters open important prayers. Less important texts such as readings, chants, hymns, ... start with two lines. Some intercessions are highlighted with three-line initials. Single-line initials for verses and responsories have a red-blue-white background.
content
As is usual with a book of hours, you will also find the usual content in this book.
- Calendar (f. 1r-12v)
- Psalter of St. Jerome (f. 13r-29v)
- Prayer of St. Bernard (f. 29v-30v)
- Passion pericope (f. 31r-34r)
- Marian prayers (Stabat mater, Obsecro te, O intemerata, Ave cuius conceptio, Five joys of Mary, O beata mors) (f. 34r-53v)
- Office of Mary for the use of Paris (f. 53r-111v):
- Holy Cross Office (f. 112r-117v)
- Holy Spirit Office (f. 118r-123v)
- Psalms of repentance with litany (f. 124r-144v)
- Office of the Dead (f. 145r-187r)
- Johannes Periscope (f. 187v-188v)
- Passion Office (f. 189r-226v)
- Prayer to the Holy Face (f. 227r-228v)
- Description of the Marien-Messe (f. 229r-237r)
- Mass for the dead (f. 237v-238v)
- Suffragiengebete (f. 239r-299r)
- Tablet for the movable festivals (f. 300r-306v)
Illustrations
A total of 21 miniatures are included:
- Annunciation (f.53r)
- Visitation (f. 73v)
- Birth of Jesus (f. 83v)
- Annunciation to the shepherds (f. 88v)
- Adoration of the three kings (f. 92v)
- Offering in the temple (f. 96v)
- Flight into Egypt (f. 100v)
- Coronation of Mary (f. 107v)
- Crucifixion - Jesus is nailed to the cross (f. 112r)
- Pentecost miracle (f. 118r)
- David atoning for the angel of the Lord (f. 124r)
- Funeral scene (f. 145r)
- Prayer on the Mount of Olives (f. 189r)
- Capture of Christ - betrayal of Judas (f. 195r)
- Jesus before Caiaphas (f. 200r)
- Flagellation and ridicule (f. 202v)
- Carrying the Cross (f. 207r)
- Crucifixion (f. 212r)
- Descent from the Cross (f. 218r)
- Resurrection (f. 222v)
- Veronica with shroud (f. 227r)
Most of these miniatures were painted by the Coëtivy master. It should be noted that some Marien faces, for example on 83v, 92v and 107r, deviate noticeably from the typical physiognomy of the Coëtivy master. This second hand is that of the master of Dreux Budé.
Escape to Egypt
Birth of jesus
David doing penance before the angel of the Lord
Capture of Jesus
Descent from the Cross
literature
- Heribert Tenschert , et al., Shining Middle Ages , New Volume IV, 2007
