This paper focusses on Renaissance Italian illuminated manuscripts made as luxury goods to be shown, or given as gifts by authors or princes. In the first case authors dedicated their works to powerfull rulers to gain their protection; in the second case princes used illuminated manuscripts to strengthen their alliances. The choice of the texts and their illustrations was strictly related with the cultural context of the court and the tastes of the prince. I will consider as a case study Ferrara in the XV century anlysing the manuscripts Houghton Library MSS Typ 226 e Typ 227 in the wider context of the monumental arts.
Court Patronage in Renaissance Italy: Hercules in Illuminated Manuscripts Given as Diplomatic Gifts
Toniolo Federica
2021
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This paper focusses on Renaissance Italian illuminated manuscripts made as luxury goods to be shown, or given as gifts by authors or princes. In the first case authors dedicated their works to powerfull rulers to gain their protection; in the second case princes used illuminated manuscripts to strengthen their alliances. The choice of the texts and their illustrations was strictly related with the cultural context of the court and the tastes of the prince. I will consider as a case study Ferrara in the XV century anlysing the manuscripts Houghton Library MSS Typ 226 e Typ 227 in the wider context of the monumental arts.
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