A database created and provided by Auckland City Libraries based on the Rossdhu book of hours.
This is a digital version of the Sir George Grey Special Collections' Rossdhu book of hours (Med.Ms G146), an illuminated medieval manuscript.
The Rossdhu book of hours was made in the Southern Netherlands, probably in Bruges, sometime between 1450 and 1475. It contains 25 miniature paintings of the Passion of Christ and saints, and many decorated initials. Forty-five other medieval manuscripts are to be found in the Sir George Grey Special Collections.
Glossary of terms used in the Rossdhu book of hours.
Rossdhu book of hours (Med.Ms G146) has a page by page view and the following details of each image:
- Author
- Description
- Physical description
- Place
- Date
- Subject
- Script
The Rossdhu book of hours is a great resource for art history students and scholars, academics, researchers, general public and school students of all levels.
It was previously known as the Medieval Manuscripts Online database.
