Book of Hours of Charles V - Ed Versol

In 1999 published a facsimile Versol Deluxe Book of Hours of Charles V, the original of which is preserved in the National Library of Spain (Code Vitr. 24-3). This facsimile of his last 4,850 PVP was in euros, of which only 575 numbered copies were made, is sold out.

One of the most important manuscripts of which are kept in the National Library of Spain is known as the Book of Hours of Charles V. The rationale for membership is based on a handwritten note from the second sheet Guardian: Hic liber fuit Imperatoris Caroli Magni V. For its high content educational interest, possibly he was given was very young. He belonged to the house of Habsburg until Philip III donated to Cardinal Francisco de Joyeuse.

The codex, written in French bastard letter is as Durrie, "particularly interesting for the history of lighting Work." In its 336 pages, approximately 320 are lavishly illustrated with paintings muralists and very striking and sensationalism, making this codex is an exceptional gem. included, also, many historiated miniatures (over 700) in many varied fringes.

It contains several double page (the victorious entry of Heraclius into Jerusalem Cross with Christ, David's victory over Goliath or the meeting of the three death knights), which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece.

They have less merit the rest, which combined with short texts, clearly involve a didactic purpose. Another large number of them have been made in full page and culminated with gold leaf. 

Detail where you can see the quality certification of the work, notarized. This is the copy number 444 in a unique and unrepeatable edition of 575.

Without any doubt, this Book of Hours, is one of the most beautiful and beautiful of our artistic heritage. Although the prologue does not advertise, the Book of Hours of Charles V served its holder as a genuine encyclopedia moralizing, because among the many Bible stories are interspersed cycles: concordance between Sibyls and Prophets, Legend of the Cross Miracles of the Virgin, concordance between Prophets and Apostles Creed composition, Acts, Chronicles of the Life of David and Life of Job, Legend of the Three Living and the Three Dead, Dance of Death, etc..

This proliferation of images reminds us that the value of the Book of Hours with illustrations served more to be seen than to be read, and this particularly shattered the previously established to show a new civilization of the image.

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany there are several Books of Hours but the National Library of Spain is considered the most beautiful and interesting.

This manuscript is as Durrie, particularly interesting for the history of lighting work.

In its 336 pages, 320 are richly illustrated with paintings by muralists and very striking and sensationalism, making this codex is an exceptional gem.

Included, also, many historiated miniatures (over 700) in many varied fringes. It contains several double page (the victorious entry of Heraclius into Jerusalem with the Cross of Christ, David's victory over Goliath or the meeting of the three death knights), which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece.

Book studies helps to read the codex.

Exterior View. You can see the box in which are included both as facsimile study book. All collected in a simulation of a book with a sleek aesthetic.

Side of the box Vista.

The codex , written in French bastard letter is as Durrie , " particularly interesting for the history of lighting Work. " In its 336 pages, 320 are richly illustrated with paintings by muralists and very striking , making this codex is an exceptional gem. Included , also, many historiated miniatures (over 700 ) in many varied fringes . It contains several double-page : the triumphant entry into Jerusalem Heraclius with the Cross of Christ, to win David over Goliath, and I find the three Death Knights , which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece. Another large number of them have been made in full and culminated with gold leaf page . " Although not announce the prologue , the Book of Hours of Charles V served as its possessor a veritable encyclopedia , because between the biblical stories are interspersed various cycles: Concordance between Sibyls and Prophets, Leyendas de la Cruz , Milagros de la Virgen, Concordance between Prophets and Apostles Creed composition , Acts , Chronicles of the Life of David and Life of Job, the Legend . three Living and the three Dead, Dance of Death , etc. This proliferation of images indicates that an illuminated Book of Hours served more to be seen than to be read , and this one, particularly , shattered the established to show a new civilization image .

The manuscript belonged to the Habsburgs until Felipe III gave it to Cardinal Francisco de Joyeuse Narbonne during his visit to the Monastery of Montserrat. In the eighteenth century was part of the library of Cardinal Zelada, and in 1869 joined the National Library with other codices of the Cathedral of Toledo.

Far from the typical pastoral scenes , images of the Calendar represent human life throughout the months of childhood , youth and maturity of two brothers, one pious and another sinner , dying in December succeed with year , passing one's soul to heaven and the other to hell. In the left image ( f. 5 ) we applied the child with a book in your hands ( the pious future) and the other with a set of tables ( the sinner future). Then ( f. 16) , God showed Adam all the beings of Paradise: animals, birds , fish , and water and stars. These six models are dedicated to Eve, the serpent, the forbidden fruit and the expulsion from Paradise . Then the cycle of Cain and Abel with four other splendid illustrations , followed by the patriarchs to Joseph in Egypt is represented . This Book of Hours devoted to Genesis 27 miniatures ( f. 16-42 ) and each contains a separate record to abound in the narrative : more than historiadas many Bibles .

Chapter IX (f. 44-51) deals with Sibyls and Prophets Matches between predicting the New Testament. Thus, Eritrea sibyls (Annunciation and Christmas), Persian (Apocalyptic Virgin and Child with treading the serpent), libica (Mother and Son illuminating the darkness), Samos and appear Cimmeria (The Nativity and the Virgin nursing the Child), Europe and Tiburtina (the Flight into Egypt and Jesus is slapped), Agrippina and Delphic (Passion) and Helespóntica and Phrygia (Crucifixion and Resurrection). The text gives the names of the prophets with the predictions of these oracles relate.

Chapters X and XI (f. 52-61) discuss the Exodus, XII and XV (f. 62-125) Life of Christ in Art 63. Also includes 12 miniatures of Revelation (f. 243-254) within the New Testament cycle. The Life and Miracles of the Virgin have dedicated 20 illustrations (Ch. XV-XVII). These illuminated folios, and many remain to 320, are made within the liturgical cycles of the Great Hours.

In the manuscript several artists and a main hand would be Jean Poyet, enlightening workshop are Charles VIII. Negotiations of Anne of Brittany with Isabella for a marriage agreement with her ​​daughter Claudia Prince Charles (Treaty of Blois, 1504) when both were just 4 years old, possibly motivated the gift of this book specially lit for education the future Charles I. The deal did not materialize, but the manuscript was completed shortly after and ended in the Library of the Habsburgs.

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Format: 230 x 153 mm

.Dating: XVI century (c. 1503)

Pages: 320, and 3 full-page spreads.

Binding: Handmade.Natural skin on wood and metal corners.Book studies: comments and studying the text and thumbnails.

Authors: Julian Martin Abad, Anna Muntada, Elisa and Francisco M. Varela Gimeno Blay.Thumbnails: 320. Almost all full page and three spreads

Global Issue: 575 copies certified

PRICE: 4400 €

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