Master of the Grandes Heures
Artists
A talented associate of the Master of the Bible of Jean de Sy painted nine of the ten large miniatures of the Grandes Heures, together with their bas-de-page scenes, as well as most of the small miniatures of the original campaign. Given his significant contribution, he is named the Master of the Grandes Heures. Active in Paris c. 1350-1380, he illuminated manuscripts for Charles V in the 1370s. He followed closely the Jean de Sy Master’s compositions, figure and facial types, palette and painting technique.
The dove of the Holy Spirit descending to comfort a saint during his ordeal (Hours of the Holy Spirit, Vespers)
This page was illuminated by the Master of the Grandes Heures. The saint’s carefully articulated musculature suggests the artist’s interest in depicting the human body with anatomical precision.