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Notes on the family of Pierre De Villers and Jeanne de Chissiret, 1603-1621.
Illuminated miniature of the Virgin and Child in the opening page of the Obsecro Te from the De Villers Book of Hours.
Full page-miniature which depicts the Pentecost and the descent of the Holy Spirit (the dove) upon Mary and the disciples of Christ.
Full page-miniature with David kneeling in prayer. Below, young David stands with his slingshot in hand while Goliath holds his head in pain. The miniature indicates the beginning of the Penitential Psalms, which are included in the manuscript.
Front page of notes on the marriage of Monsieur Pierre de Villers and Jeanne de Chissiret, as well as the birth and baptisms of their children, 1603-1621.
Back page of notes on the marriage of Monsieur Pierre de Villers and Jeanne de Chissiret, as well as the birth and baptisms of their children, 1603-1621.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ with Mary and John the Evangelist on the right and Jewish leaders on the left. Below is depicted the road to Calvary. This image indicates the beginning of the Short Hours of the Holy Cross.
Full page miniature with the Three Living and the Three Dead at a roadside cross. Below, Job sits on a dungheap while his friends console him. The images indicated the beginning of the Office of the Dead which includes portions of the Book of Job.
Image of the Annunciation to Mary concern the birth of Jesus Christ. At the bottom is included a depiction of the Immaculate Conception, illustrated by the meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate. The image introduces the Hours of the Virgin.
Penitential psalm (psalm 31) taken from the De Villers Book of Hours.
