Book of Hours
Simon Bening Netherlandish
On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 14
This diminutive Book of Hours is one of Simon Bening’s prayerful jewels, intended for use at regular intervals throughout the twenty-four- hour day (ideally every three hours). It was a reminder of the omnipresence of God, meant to be attached to its owner, or stored with precious possessions. There is a special magic achieved by Bening’s exceptional skill at creating a miniature world. The miniatures follow standard convention, but Bening consistently tweaks the presentation, making this manuscript exceptionally poignant and affecting.
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Folios 8v-9r, The Annunciation (Matins) / full-page border
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Folio 82r, Blue border inhabited by Saint Veronica holding the veil, Agnus dei, jewels, pearls, and various flowers (Vespers)
Folio 185r, Golden border inhabited by a young boy holding a cat on a leash, a butterfly, berries, and various flowers (Salve sancta facies)
Folio 188r, Turquoise border inhabited by birds, berries, and various flowers (dulcissime domine iesu christe)
Folio 200r, Yellow border inhabited by berries, a peacock, various other birds, and various flowers (Saint Michael)
Folio 202r, Yellow border inhabited by a snail, a fly, birds, various berries, and various flowers (Saint John the Baptist)
