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January page from Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (The Book of Hours)

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Translated to “The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry”, the book is an illuminated manuscript created between 1412 and 1416. Being a “book of hours” means that it is made up of Christian prayers that would be said at canonical hours. The book was created by the Limbourg brothers: Paul, Jean, and Herman. 

The page for January depicts a New Year's Day feast with the Duke of Berry sitting at the table.