Leaf from a Book of Hours
Manuscript Cutting
ca. 1440-1450 (illuminated)
ca. 1440-1450 (illuminated)
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The Dunois Master was once known as 'The Chief Associate of the Bedford Master'. The Bedford Master took his name from two outstanding manuscripts made for John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford. John of Lancaster was the brother of Henry V (ruled 1413-22), who won the great victory of Agincourt against the French in 1415. The Bedford Master's style was widely practised in Paris. The Dunois Master appears to have adopted his painting style and models most closely.
The miniature on this leaf comes from a Book of Hours, a type of prayer book used by lay people. It shows scenes from the life of St Stephen, who was the earliest Christian martyr. His life is described in the New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin (the highest court of justice and supreme council in ancient Jerusalem). He was stoned to death.
The miniature on this leaf comes from a Book of Hours, a type of prayer book used by lay people. It shows scenes from the life of St Stephen, who was the earliest Christian martyr. His life is described in the New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin (the highest court of justice and supreme council in ancient Jerusalem). He was stoned to death.
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| Materials and techniques | Water-based pigments, gilding and ink on parchment |
| Brief description | Leaf from a Book of Hours with half-page miniature showing a scenes from the life of St Stephen by the Dunois Master; French (Paris) ; ca 1440-1450 |
| Physical description | Leaf, cropped, from a Book of Hours, with half-page miniature of the stoning of St Stephen, with bas-de-page scenes of St Stephen preaching from a pulpit and conversing with two men. Rubric: Oroison de saint Estienne. Sernans in celum 12 lines |
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| Object history | Collection of Frédéric Spitzer (1815-1890): his sale, 17 April 1893. Collection of George Salting (1835-1909): acquired with the George Salting Bequest in 1910. Other leaves from the same manuscript in the V&A collection: E.4580-1910, E.4581-1910, E.4582-1910, E.4583-1910. |
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| Summary | The Dunois Master was once known as 'The Chief Associate of the Bedford Master'. The Bedford Master took his name from two outstanding manuscripts made for John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford. John of Lancaster was the brother of Henry V (ruled 1413-22), who won the great victory of Agincourt against the French in 1415. The Bedford Master's style was widely practised in Paris. The Dunois Master appears to have adopted his painting style and models most closely. The miniature on this leaf comes from a Book of Hours, a type of prayer book used by lay people. It shows scenes from the life of St Stephen, who was the earliest Christian martyr. His life is described in the New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin (the highest court of justice and supreme council in ancient Jerusalem). He was stoned to death. |
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| Other number | 1229 - Salting Bequest |
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| Accession number | E.4580-1910 |
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| Record created | February 4, 2004 |
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