Book of Hours Leaf

This is an original leaf from an important printed Book of Hours – in an unusual quarto size, printed by Thielman Kerver. The Latin text in printed in black, on animal vellum. Space was left for the illumination of initials which were never executed! Noted for its fantastically decorated borders – the paneled surrounds are historicated (containing identifiable scenes or figures) or inhabited.The first line begins Psalm 129 (complete): De profundis? (Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication?with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption?).In purpose and format, printed Books of Hours followed the older manuscript examples. The more luxurious were printed on vellum, as is this specimen.

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