Hours of Charles V
Illustration — Christ The Hours of Charles V is an illuminated book of Hours produced in Paris (possibly by the workshop of Jean Poyer) in the late 15th or early 16th century. A 17th century note in the book indicates that it was owned by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. The book was not made for Charles but he acquired it from an anonymous donor.
Also recorded as Libro de horas de Carlos V
Hours of Charles V
Workshop of Jean Poyer · bne.es · Public domain
- Date
- 1500
- Material
- vellum
- Held by
- Biblioteca Nacional de España
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Illustration — Christ The Hours of Charles V is an illuminated book of Hours produced in Paris (possibly by the workshop of Jean Poyer) in the late 15th or early 16th century. A 17th century note in the book indicates that it was owned by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. The book was not made for Charles but he acquired it from an anonymous donor.
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It is now in the Biblioteca Nacional de España.
Materials recorded for it are vellum. The record gives 1500 as its date of establishment or first appearance. It is recorded in the collection of Biblioteca Nacional de España.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.
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