Leaves from a Book of Hours

Leaves from a Book of Hours Opening: First Thursday Art Walk, Dec. 5, 6pm-8pm Exhibition: Dec. 6-21 A small selection of pages from Medieval Christian text by John Poitevin, illustrated with beautiful wood engraved panels and historiated initials in red and blue. The leaves come alive with illustrations in the margins that depict a variety of subjects. Biblical scenes set in contemporary France are juxtaposed with fantastical medieval beasts that emerge from the page to delight the mind and imagination. Gothic architectural details throughout the page evoke the majesty of Medieval cathedrals, bringing the reader one step closer to what they believed to be the house of God.