Lucy Freeman Sandler Livres

Focusing on a lavishly illustrated psalter and book of hours created for the affluent Humphrey de Bohun, this study explores the intricate relationships between illuminators and their patrons in fourteenth-century England. It delves into the artistic and cultural significance of these works, shedding light on the patronage dynamics of the time while highlighting the opulence associated with de Bohun's status as a prominent nobleman.

In Penned & Painted, Lucy Freeman Sandler, one of one of the world's most respected authorities on medieval art, takes us on a personal but highly insightful exploration of some of the British Library's most precious manuscript holdings and describes the many uses and meanings of these 'books in books'.