Park West Gallery is proud to offer a collection of Illuminated Manuscripts. Park West Gallery’s Illuminated Manuscripts Wealthy patrons could commission an illuminated manuscript for their own library, receiving a “donor portrait” with an image of themselves in context with Christ and the apostles. Monks became so well known for their artistic detail that they sparked an interest in the most powerful members of their communities. Since few were literate during this period, the illumination provided illustrations for the Latin verses, aiding in deciphering their meaning. The “illumination” comes from the process of gilding and painting each page, decorating the manuscript with gold leaf, silverpoint drawings, and various plant and lead-based paints. Most people learned to read from a Book of Hours, and the word “primer” reflects the office of Prime, which was read from the Book of Hours each morning.
#Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created series
By the 15th century the demand for books was substantial and the most popular was the Book of Hours, a standard series of prayers and psalms intended for personal devotional use at home rather than in a church.
As literacy increased during the Middle Ages the demand for manuscripts grew and the 14th century saw a burgeoning industry in book commissions for royalty and other aristocrats. The early 13th century saw the rise of manuscripts – previously available only to clergy – for personal use by lay people. These manuscripts included those used during services, including the Missal, Breviary and Antiphoner, as well as manuscripts designed for personal use, like the Psalter and the Book of Hours. During the 13th through 15th centuries most manuscripts were either liturgical (used in church services) or to support the daily devotions of monks, nuns and laymen.
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