# Sforza Hours

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BIRAGO, Giovanni Pietro](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/birago-giovanni-pietro-r10859e96393dbb>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Manuscript \(Add. Mss. 34294, 45722, 62997\), 131 x 93 mm

## Commentary

Sforza Hours c. 1490, 1517-21 Manuscript \(Add. Mss. 34294, 45722, 62997\), 131 x 93 mm British Library, London The text on folio 28v, framed by ornamental candelabra-like forms, describes the Passion of Christ. The putto kneeling before a chalice in the lower area of the picture points to the mystery of the Eucharist.

## Related artworks

- [Latin Grammar Book for Maximilian Sforza](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/birago-giovanni-pietro-r10859e96393dbb/latin-grammar-book-for-maximilian-sforza-r9c1fd93da493b8>)
- [Latin Grammar Book for Maximilian Sforza](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/birago-giovanni-pietro-r10859e96393dbb/latin-grammar-book-for-maximilian-sforza-rab808be8de4384>)
- [Sforza Hours](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/birago-giovanni-pietro-r10859e96393dbb/sforza-hours-r2f6bb1e747c8f6>)

## Attribution

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