Box 2: Medieval calendar leaf, ca. 1400-1450
File — Box: U205.0002
Identifier: U205.0002
Abstract
Medieval manuscript page mounted and secured between glass. Possibly the item described as a 15th Century book page given to the Barrett Room at CWC by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher. Valued at $4,500 at time of donation. Acquired with the CWC acquisition in 1982.
Dates
- ca. 1400-1450
Extent
1 Items : flat box (13 x 10 x 3 inches)
Scope and Contents
Calendar leaf, likely from a Book of Hours or prayerbook. Leaf contains the calendar of saint's days for November.
Probably produced in France, ca. 1400-1450. Included saints generally indicate Use of Paris, but St. Budoc (18 November, venerated primarily in Brittany) and Pope Pontian (20 November, venerated in southern France) bring this into question.
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. School of Art (Organization)
- From the Collection: Special Collections and Archives, University of Denver Libraries (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository