{"product_id":"book-of-hours-1300-1325-ad","title":"Book of Hours 1300 - 1325 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook of Hours (1300–1325)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis of Châtillon \u0026amp; Jeanne of Hainaut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Facsimile Edition | Limited to 599 Copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Medieval Masterpiece — Faithfully Reproduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA museum-quality, full-size facsimile reproduction of a magnificent medieval Book of Hours created circa 1300–1325, attributed to the circle of Louis I of Châtillon (d. 1346) and Jeanne of Hainaut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally produced in northeastern France, likely in the Artois region (possibly Arras), the original manuscript is celebrated for its exceptional illumination, abundant drolleries, and lively marginal hybrids that animate nearly every page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks of Hours were private devotional prayer books commissioned by wealthy lay patrons in medieval Europe, serving both as spiritual companions and prestigious luxury objects. This deluxe facsimile faithfully preserves the visual impact, scale, and craftsmanship of the original manuscript.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeraldic evidence links the manuscript to Louis of Châtillon and Jeanne of Hainaut. The arms of Châtillon de Blois appear on folios 19r and 81v.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe arms of Hainaut appear throughout the borders. Written in textura formata Gothic script. Black ink text with red rubrics. Illumination attributed to three distinct artistic hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holy Craft Treasure’s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289911210205,"sku":"007","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2750\/7933\/files\/img_1505_1781715892077.jpg?v=1785594683","url":"https:\/\/holycrafttreasures.com\/products\/book-of-hours-1300-1325-ad","provider":"Holy Craft Treasure’s","version":"1.0","type":"link"}