03 — ARTWORK
Prayer Book
MINIATURIST, Bohemian · 1490 →
- MEDIUM
- Manuscript (Rps. 4289)
- TYPE
- Religious
PALETTE
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COMMENTARY
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The miniatureTerm originally applied to the art of manuscript illumination but later used of paintings, usually portraits, executed on a very small scale. The earliest miniaturists (16th century) continued to use the materials of the illuminators, painting in gouache on vellum or card. comes from a Prayers Book (folio 128v) which, according to tradition, was owned by Wladislaus II King of Bohemia (1471-1516) and Hungary (1490-1516). It represent Apostleone of the twelve disciples of Jesus, chosen personally by him from amongst his large crowd of followers in order to continue his work and preach the gospels. Bartholomew before a patterned background with the gospel of St Matthew in his right hand.
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author = {Krén, Emil and Marx, Daniel},
title = {Prayer Book by MINIATURIST, Bohemian},
organization = {{Web Gallery of Art}},
date = {2026-09-09},
url = {https://beta.wga.hu/artists/miniaturist-bohemian-r283b532c8474a3/prayer-book-rc13ccf594038ba},
urldate = {2026-09-09},
langid = {english}
}ACCESSED 2026-09-09. REPLACE THE AUTHOR FIELD WITH THE COMMENTARY AUTHOR WHERE ONE IS NAMED.
