FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Tempura, The Imitation Of Christ, Jean Pucelle
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Hours of jeanne d"evereux, illuminated by jean pucelle, paris, ca. 3rd wife of charles iv, capetian king arranged to be married at 14 years old [a child bride] Massive pressure of jeanne charles iv had no children, no successor to the throne. Capetian dynasty ended in 14th century jeanne d"evereux could not bear a child with charles [1 st cousin of charles iv] Book of hours was given to jeanne, as a wedding gift, with the intention of inspiring her believed that if she prayed enough, they will become pregnant with a child. Book of hours scheduled book of prayers, used by women for private devotion. Was used non-monastically and daily luxury item, made in a workshop [small and portable can be handle by a child] Opening image first prayer of the day, morning prayer [there are 8 prayers throughout the day]
