Carthusian monks netting and hooking fish in fishponds at Chartreuse, France, 15th century. Artist: Paul Limbourg
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Carthusian monks netting and hooking fish in monastery fishponds at Chartreuse, France, 15th century. The monastery at Chartreuse was founded by St Bruno of Cologne in 1084. Detail from Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, a book of hours produced for Jean, Duke of Berry by the Limbourg brothers. It is regarded as one of the finest examples of European manuscript illumination.
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Creator
- Hermann Limbourg, attributed to: Dutch, Netherlandish: Artist, manuscript illuminator, miniature painter
- Jean Limbourg, attributed to: Dutch, Netherlandish: Artist, miniature painter, manuscript illuminator
- Paul Limbourg, attributed to: Dutch, Netherlandish: Artist, miniature painter and manuscript illuminator
People Related
- Duc de Berry: French: Nobleman, Duke, patron of the arts
- St Bruno of Cologne: French: Clergyman
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe France Rhône-Alpes Grande Chartreuse, Couvent de la
- 45 22 00 N , 005 50 00 E
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Religion & Belief Christianity
Trade & Industry Agriculture & Fishing
Society & Culture Art & Literature
Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3732x4690
File Size : 51,279kb
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- 004061
- M660
- 004061
- 0390003215
- 1-156-456
- 1156456
- 3215
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