Hours of Francis I
Object type: Manuscript
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris or Tours
Artist: Master of François de Rohan
Artist bio: French, Paris, active ca. 1525–1546
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: French
Date: 1539–40
Medium: Illuminated manuscript on parchment, bound in leather with gilt
Dimensions: Overall, bound dimensions, confirmed: 8 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (20.8 x 14.6 x 3.8 cm)
Approximate dimensions of book in book cradle support:: 9 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 9 in. (24.1 × 29.2 × 22.9 cm)
Classification: Parchment
Credit line: Purchase, several members of The Chairman’s Council Gifts and 2011 Benefit Fund, 2011
Accession year: 2011
Tags: Kings|Crucifixion|Saints|Christ|Virgin Mary