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Leaf of a Book of Hours with Saint Sebastian - Gothic - Vellum - Early 16th century
No. 81716727
Leaf of a Book of Hours with Saint Sebastian - Gothic - Vellum - Early 16th century
Leaf of a printed Book of Hours with prayers for the feastday of Saint Sebastian on the 20th of januari.
Well executed - handpainted initial - with Saint Sebastian tied up a tree with his executor with a handbow.
Margins with handpainted flowers on a background of goldleaf. Rubricated in red, blue and gold paint.
Verso: Prayers for Saint George. Also with margins with flowers on goldleaf and rubricated.
Siant Sebastian was born in Milan (Milano-Italy) and excuted in 288. He is the patron of soldiers, hunters, gardener and tailors.
The prayers are printed on paper around the year 1500 in a lettertype, with strong influences of handwritten texts.
Beautiful exemple of early printing with illumination by hand.
Dimensions: 12,9 x 9,5 cm. in passepartout.
Registered shipping.
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