The Breviary of Queen Isabella of Castile

Posted by medieval.illuminators on April 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

One of the most refined scattered borders are found in the breviary that Francisco de Rojas, ambassador to the Emperor Maximilian I presented in c. 1497 to Queen Isabella of Castile. Some of the best Bruges artists collaborated on the decoration of this manuscript including Gerard David, the so-called Master of the Dresden Prayerbook, and … Continue reading →

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