{"id":39,"date":"2019-09-16T00:41:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T00:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eportfolios.capilanou.ca\/kathrinteh\/?p=39"},"modified":"2019-10-05T00:04:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-05T00:04:24","slug":"the-limbourg-brothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eportfolios.capilanou.ca\/kathrinteh\/2019\/09\/16\/the-limbourg-brothers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Limbourg Brothers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Truly the biggest “flex” of their time, illuminated manuscripts were crucial in enabling the privileged to flaunt their wealth during the Middle Ages – and the Limbourg brothers were key players within the lucrative industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Illuminators are artists who provide imagery alongside text in books; raised by venerable artists on both familial sides, the three Dutch brothers began working in the profession at a very young age for several “livre d’heures” – popular private medieval prayer books. Their most reputable works are the “Belle Heures” and the “Tr\u00e8s Riches Heures du duc de Berry”, the latter which is home to all the gorgeous illustrations below. Sadly, the brothers died before they could finish the book, presumed to have contracted the plague in the early 15th century. Known for their minuscule details and depiction of real landmarks within their work, the Limbourg brothers were established innovators in the art of book illumination, respected in society throughout their lives and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n