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Flemish miniatures 1404-1482

After Brussels, this journey into the precious art of the Flemish “book paintings” arrives in Paris. Unmissable!

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Flemish miniatures 1404-1482 - Bibliothèque nationale de France François-Mitterrand

Flemish miniatures 1404-1482

After Brussels, this journey into the precious art of the Flemish “book paintings” arrives in Paris. Unmissable!

From 06 March To 10 June 2012
Bibliothèque nationale de France – Site François Mitterrand


The François-Mitterrand BNF (French National Library) welcomes some wonderful treasures from its collections and those of the Royal Library in Brussels; veritable Flemish works of art from the 15th century.

In total, ninety seldom-exposed manuscripts bear witness to this golden age of Flemish book illumination during which masters competed in know-how to meet the demand of the upper classes.

Through this well-documented journey, discover the workshop life of the illuminators, their organisation and the aesthetic customs of the era. Dive into the world of sponsors and the important political context in the production of illuminated manuscripts. Above all, admire the mastery and technique of these works, produced by the prestigious Master of Guillebert de Mets or Master of Wavrin…


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