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Jean Pucelle French. Not on view. At first glance, this tiny prayer book, with not a trace of gold, might seem an unlikely possession for a queen of France. But it is a work of exceptional artistry: the figures are rendered in delicate grisaille shades of gray , giving them an amazingly sculptural quality, and are accented with rich color and touches of lilac and turquoise. In the margins, close to illustrations depict the bishops, beggars, street dancers, maidens, and musicians that peopled the streets of medieval Paris, as well as apes, rabbits, dogs, and creatures of sheer fantasy.
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This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more. Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item. Artist: Jean Pucelle French, active Paris, — Date: ca. Geography: Made in Paris, France.
Culture: French. Medium: Grisaille, tempera, and ink on vellum. Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations. Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, Object Number: The Met's Libraries and Research Centers provide unparalleled resources for research and welcome an international community of students and scholars.
