Hours of Hennessy
The Hours of Hennessy or Hours of Notre-Dame is an illuminated book of Hours attributed to the Bruges artist Simon Bening and his workshop created in the 1530s. Its original commissioner is unknown and it is unknown how it was acquired by its later owners the Irish Hennessy family. It was bought for 12,000 Belgian francs from Peter Hennessy's heirs by the Royal Library of Belgium in 1874, and is one of its most important manuscripts. • Illustration — March • Illustration — May. • Illustration — May, (from the Golf book). • Illustration — June. • Illustration — December.
Hours of Hennessy
Simon Bening · Hennessy Hours · Public domain
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- Simon Bening
- Date
- 1530
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- Royal Library of Belgium
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The Hours of Hennessy or Hours of Notre-Dame is an illuminated book of Hours attributed to the Bruges artist Simon Bening and his workshop created in the 1530s. Its original commissioner is unknown and it is unknown how it was acquired by its later owners the Irish Hennessy family. It was bought for 12,000 Belgian francs from Peter Hennessy's heirs by the Royal Library of Belgium in 1874, and is one of its most important manuscripts. • Illustration — March • Illustration — May. • Illustration — May, (from the Golf book). • Illustration — June. • Illustration — December.
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It is recorded as the work of Simon Bening. It is associated with Belgium. The record gives 1530 as its date of establishment or first appearance. It is recorded in the collection of Royal Library of Belgium.
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