Manuscript; Original illuminated leaf on vellum, written in
ong>Originalong> ong>manuscriptong> ong>leafong> on vellum (thin parchment) from a Dutch book of hours, produced in Utrecht, c. - complete hand-written text in Gothic script, ong>withong> six large classic hand-painted initials in red, blue, brown and gold from that time - c. cm. In Middle Dutch. Condition: Good - small tear at the bottom right in margin - considering the age of more than 565 years in very good condition. This is an ong>originalong> and unique Dutch piece on vellum from the 15th century, produced in Utrecht. Double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written ong>withong> dark brown and red ink, and ong>withong> six elegant large initials in both red and blue, and brown, blue and gold, ong>withong> an elegant border decoration. The ong>manuscriptong> contains descriptions of Geert Groote about the vespers and the complines, among others; these descriptions are, as was usual at that time, marked ong>withong> red ink. A masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More