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Virgil Master was a French illuminator who worked from 1380 to 1420. He is known for his work on several illuminated manuscripts, including the 'Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux', now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux is a book of hours, a type of devotional book popular in the Middle Ages. It was commissioned by Jeanne d'Evreux, Queen Consort of King Charles IV of France, and features intricate illustrations and illuminations by Virgil Master. Virgil Master's style is characterised by delicate detail and the use of bright colours. He often depicted scenes from the Bible and the lives of saints, as well as scenes from everyday life. His illuminations are known for their intricate borders and decorative elements, which often include flowers, animals and mythical creatures. In addition to the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, Virgil Master worked on several other illuminated manuscripts, including a book of hours for the Duke of Berry and a copy of the Roman de la Rose. His work had a major influence on the development of French illumination in the late Middle Ages.

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1405
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Virgil Master (active 1380–1420)

French illuminator, worked at the court of Jean, duc de Berry from the 1390s to the 1410s, and Jean owned at least six of the manuscripts he illuminated.
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