The Madruzzo Book of Hours, a Dismembered Manuscript Illuminated by Marie Vrelant

Jordi Puig (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

343 Seiten

2025 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
9781036447991 (ISBN)

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The Madruzzo Book of Hours was a splendid 15th-century illuminated manuscript, dismembered in 2017, with its folios resold individually through various channels, including public platforms like eBay and clandestine auctions. This essay presents the meticulous digital reconstruction of the manuscript while examining its artistic origins in the prestigious Flemish workshop of the Vrelant family and its commission by Maria Maddalena della Torre.In addition to its historical and artistic significance, the book delves into the legal and ethical challenges surrounding manuscript dismemberment. It sheds light on the international complicity of biblioclast networks that exploit cultural artefacts for profit and the covert auction systems that enable these practices. With incisive analysis, the author uncovers the systemic violence—both literal and symbolic—used to protect these illicit trades and advocates for stronger legal frameworks to combat such exploitation.A groundbreaking contribution to manuscript studies, art history, and cultural heritage law, this book reveals a compelling narrative of resilience, urging action to preserve the integrity of our shared history.

Jordi Puig, a retired art restorer, brings extensive expertise in the conservation of medieval panel paintings, manuscripts, and illuminated texts. As a member of the Organisation pour la Protection des Manuscrits Médiévaux (OProM), he has contributed to significant projects, including recovering the Madruzzo Book of Hours. Puig has been instrumental in protecting manuscripts from conflict and illicit trade and continues to be actively involved in research and digital preservation efforts. Additionally, he has long been dedicated to promoting and preserving Catalan art and heritage.

Erscheinungsdatum	03.06.2025
Reihe/Serie	Dismembered Medieval Manuscripts: Biblioclasm and Digital Reconstructions
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
	Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
	Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Berufs-/Gebührenrecht
ISBN-13	9781036447991 / 9781036447991
Zustand	Neuware