One of the many hidden treats inside Book of Hours, made in Paris in c.1526, is the vibrancy of the hand coloured woodcuts. The vividness of the orange of the hose and breeches in this image in particular absolutely blows my mind.

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On this anniversary of tragic death, I want to share with you the tribute cover of this magnificent queen featuring Natalie Dormer (by Carlet Stafford). It is so amazing that it caught her breath for a moment.

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music 🎶 book that has come down to us is a mix of sacred & secular music, with a strong French flavour.

It features both unknown & the greatest composers of the 16th c, some of who AB personally knew or patronised.

Did AB bring it from France to England in 1521?

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