August Hawking from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
-
About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pol de Limbourg's August Hawking from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
-
Original Description
The luminous miniature August from Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry by Pol de Limbourg (c.1412-1416) transports viewers to a golden afternoon in the French Middle Ages. Against cobalt blue skies, noble falconers clad in jewel-toned silks ride toward a shimmering river, their gestures imbued with courtly elegance. The Limbourg brothers’ mastery of International Gothic style shines through elongated figures, intricate drapery folds, and astonishing naturalism in depicting the Chateau d'Étampes gleaming like ivory in the distance. As the most celebrated book of hours surviving today, this masterpiece revolutionized manuscript illumination by introducing unprecedented spatial depth, luminous colors from precious pigments like ultramarine, and secular aristocratic life into devotional contexts – making it indispensable for understanding Northern Renaissance art.
For contemporary spaces, highlight August’s aristocratic serenity through thoughtful framing: opt for a slender gold-leaf frame echoing medieval altarpieces, sized proportionally (approximately 16x22 inches maintains the manuscript folio’s intimacy). Install it in paneled studies or dining rooms where its ultramarine background harmonizes with navy velvet upholstery or indigo Murano glassware. The painting’s gilded accents naturally complement brass or giltwood furnishings, while the falconers’ vermilion hose inspires bold accent pillows. For offices, pair with minimalist walnut shelving to let the decorative borders shine – their floral motifs beautifully offset modern Scandinavian ceramics. Mind the lighting: directional LED spots at 3000K recreate the candlelit glow originally intended for vellum. A discreet acrylic UV-filtering glass preserves the fragile jewel tones while permitting close admiration of every meticulously painted falcon feather.
-
Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
-
Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
