« Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry » : Between Devotion and Refinement

The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, often described as the “Mona Lisa of manuscripts,” is currently at the heart of an exhibition at the Musée Condé, Château de Chantilly. This talk will be an opportunity to answer essential questions to better understand this exceptional masterpiece: Who was Jean de Berry? What is a book of hours? What is the art of illumination? And why can the Très Riches Heures be considered a masterpiece of the precious arts at the end of the Middle Ages?

Speakers:
Mathieu Deldicque, Lead Heritage Conservator and Director of the Condé, Museum
Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, Art Historian and Exhibition Content Project Manager at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45–50-minute conversation that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging. 

Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event. 

You will also find the past talks available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close. 

Participating in these talks hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.