Book of Hours

Shelfmark The Hague, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 76 G 16

Origin & date Holland, Masters of the Dark Eyes (illuminator); c. 1490

Physical description

Vellum, ff. 206, 200x138 (100x68) mm, 20 lines, littera textualis. Dutch. Binding: 18th-century mottled brown leather, gilt

Illumination

7 full-page miniatures (...x... mm) with border decoration; 14 illustration in the margin; decorated initials with border decoration (ff.

Bibliography

Libri Theol. 1922, no. 307. - Byvanck & Hoogewerff 1922-1925, no. 62, pl. 58, 159. - Brussels 1971, no. 54Brandhorst & Broekhuijsen-Kruijer 1985, no. 307. - Broekhuijsen & Korteweg 1989, p. 66

Note

Utrecht calendar: feasts in red include St. Jeroen (August 17)

All catalogue fields

Type	Manuscript book
NU	xx
Language of record	nl
Source project(s)	MSS; BYVANCK; KBMSS
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Title (index form)	Book of Hours in Dutch
Language of origin code	nn
Place of origin	Holland
Date of origin	1490 (c.)
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes
Cataloguer's note	ask 7-2000
Language	Dutch
Language (Dutch)	Nederlands
Classification code	01 A 33 1
Geographic code	03 NN HO

21 illuminations catalogued

f. 13vfull-page miniature

The Annunciation: Gabriel announces Christ's birth to Mary

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3367
Sequence (global)	6388
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	130x70
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	13v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 22rmargin

The Visitation: Mary meets St. Elisabeth

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

31AA223 31A2549(+911)73A622(+0)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3368
Sequence (global)	6389
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	22r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_022R_RANDV.JPG

f. 30rmargin

The Nativity: the adoration of the Christ-child by Mary and St. Joseph

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73B23

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3369
Sequence (global)	6390
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	30r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_030R_RANDV.JPG

f. 33vmargin

Annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73B14

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3370
Sequence (global)	6391
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	33v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_033V_RANDV.JPG

f. 36rmargin

The circumcision of the Christ-child in the temple by a priest

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73B3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3371
Sequence (global)	6392
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	36r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_036R_RANDV.JPG

f. 39rmargin

The adoration of the Christ-child by the Magi

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73B57

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3372
Sequence (global)	6393
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	39r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_039R_RANDV.JPG

f. 42rmargin

The Flight into Egypt: Mary, St. Joseph and the Christ-child on their way

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73B641

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3373
Sequence (global)	6394
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	42r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_042R_RANDV.JPG

f. 47rmargin

The coronation of Mary by God the Father

Hours of the Virgin

1490 (c.)

73E791

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3374
Sequence (global)	6395
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	47r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_047R_RANDV.JPG

f. 52vfull-page miniature

The Last Judgement: Christ on a rainbow with Mary and St. John, the blessed in heaven, the damned in hell

Penitential Psalms

1490 (c.)

11S15 11T41 11U22 11U4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3375
Sequence (global)	6396
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x70
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	52v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 72vfull-page miniature

The arrest of Christ: the kiss of Judas; the ear of Malchus cut off by St. Peter

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D313 73D3142

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3376
Sequence (global)	6397
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x70
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	72v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 79vmargin

Christ before Caiaphas

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D322

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3377
Sequence (global)	6398
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	79v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_079V_RANDV.JPG

f. 83vmargin

Christ before Pilate

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D323

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3378
Sequence (global)	6399
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; bldpl ask
Scene order key	83v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_083V_RANDV.JPG

f. 86rmargin

The tortures of Christ: Christ is crowned with thorns

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D352

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3379
Sequence (global)	6400
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; bldpl ask
Scene order key	86r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_086R_RANDV.JPG

f. 88vmargin

The carrying of the cross: Christ bears the cross

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D41

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3380
Sequence (global)	6401
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	88v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_088V_RANDV.JPG

f. 91vmargin

The Crucifixion, with Mary, St. John and soldiers

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

45B 73DD625

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3381
Sequence (global)	6402
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	91v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_091V_RANDV.JPG

f. 94rmargin

The Deposition: Christ is taken down from the cross

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D712

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3382
Sequence (global)	6403
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl. Both arms loose
Scene order key	94r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_094R_RANDV.JPG

f. 97vmargin

The entombment of Christ

Hours of the Cross

1490 (c.)

73D76

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3383
Sequence (global)	6404
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; bldpl ask
Scene order key	97v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master
Note	Not available = 76G16_097V_RANDV.JPG

f. 101vfull-page miniature

The Trinity: God the Father holding the body of Christ (Not Gottes), with four angels, two of them holding Instruments of the Passion: crown of thorns, three nails and cross

Hours of the Eternal Wisdom

1490 (c.)

11B3232(+3)73D82(CROSS)(+3)73D82(CROWN OF THORNS)(+3)73D82(NAILS)(+3)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3384
Sequence (global)	6405
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x65
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	101v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 124vfull-page miniature

The coronation of Mary by God the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit

Hours of All Saints

1490 (c.)

73E79(+3)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3385
Sequence (global)	6406
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x70
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	124v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 149vfull-page miniature

The mass of St. Gregory the Great: Christ appears on the altar

Prayers

1490 (c.)

11H(GREGORY)51 11Q714113 48C5142

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3386
Sequence (global)	6407
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x75
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	149v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master

f. 169vfull-page miniature

Harrowing of Hell: Christ leaves hell and liberates the souls

Office of the Dead

1490 (c.)

73D94

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	3387
Sequence (global)	6408
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 76 G 16
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 76 G 16
Image size (mm)	125x65
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	169v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Masters of the Dark Eyes: Bezborodko Master