‘Christmas Scenes from the Hours of the Virgin’ Christmas Card Pack
$30
$58.5
Description Mary wears the same blue cloak and red dress for the Annunciation, the Nativity, and the Adoration of the Three Kings. Metal-cuts from a Book of Hours printed on parchment in Paris by Philippe Pigouchet for Simon Vostre, [1502], and expertly coloured by hand to resemble an illuminated manuscript. Douce BB 172, sig. B6r, D4r, E2r Pack of 8 cards with envelopes, message inside: ‘Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year’ Trifold Card, Flat Size 375mm x 175 mm Size: 175 x 125mm Supplied in recyclable cardboard boxes Printed using vegetable inks, on responsibly sourced card and essentially chlorine free Printed in Oxfordshire UK for the Bodleian Libraries
