Masterpieces from the Castle Library Chantilly - Cassette
Masterpieces from the Castle Library Chantilly - Cassette
InquiryMasterpieces from the Castle Library Chantilly - Cassette
Chantilly Castle is probably one of the most impressive and beautiful libraries in the world – it accomodates one of the most famous manuscripts of our time, among others, the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.
The beautiful Renaissance Castle, close to Paris, was built in the 16th century by Anne de Montmorency and experienced a turbulent history until it was bequethed to the Institute de France in the 19th century, by the Duc d’Aumal – son of the King Louis-Philippe.
The historical library contains around 700 manuscripts and 12,000 valuable books. From this great stock, 10 individual leafs now appear in a facsimile edition from the most beautiful and most important manuscripts of this incredible collection. The leaves are reproduced under a passepartout in a magnificent leather case with an application of the coat of arms adorning the entrance gate of the castle. The edition contains a large-format textbook with a detailed commentary regarding the history of the collection and the castle and including descriptions of the individual leaves.
Characteristics
The Edition
Masterpieces from the Castle Library Chantilly | |
| Limitation | 1000 copies |
| Binding | Luxury Cassette |
| Publisher | Müller und Schindler |
| Item Number | 71003 |
Info Data
Masterpieces from the Castle Library Chantilly | |
| Extent | 10 Facsimile leaves |
| Type of Manuscript | Manuscript |
| Bibliothek | Library in Chantilly |
Questions and Answers
The library at Château de Chantilly is regarded as one of the world’s most impressive, housing treasures such as the renowned manuscript Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.
The château was built in the 16th century by Anne de Montmorency.
In the 19th century, it was bequeathed to the Institut de France by the Duc d’Aumale, son of King Louis-Philippe.
It comprises approximately 700 manuscripts and 12,000 rare books.
For the first time, ten selected pages from the most exquisite manuscripts are presented in a luxurious leather case, accompanied by a large-format booklet detailing the château’s and collection’s history.
It is one of the most famous and artistically significant illuminated manuscripts of the medieval period.
Each page is mounted under a passepartout and encased in an opulent leather box adorned with the château’s crest, accompanied by an in-depth explanatory booklet.
