Anoniem - [Nederlands] Manuscript sheet from a Book of Hours - 14th century - 1490

Original manuscript - 15th century - parchment - 12 x 9.5 cm.

Condition: although over 500 years old, the condition is good; the parchment has a stain in one corner. Elements that determine value: rarity, quality of age and attractiveness... a top piece in any serious collection.

This special 15th-century manuscript leaf comes from a Latin-language prayer book.

The text is written in brown and red ink, with white ink used to indicate the initials, and some initials are decorated with penwork.

Both sides of the leaf are decorated with a beautiful border of leaves and flowers.

All text on this leaf is handwritten.