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Loyset Liedet was a highly skilled and sought-after miniaturist and illuminator who lived and worked in Flanders during the 15th century. He is known for his extraordinary attention to detail and his ability to create intricate and beautiful designs. Liedet was born around 1420 in Ghent, Flanders. He began his career as an apprentice to the renowned illuminator Willem Vrelant, who was one of the most important artists working in Flanders at the time. Under Vrelant's tutelage, Liedet learned the techniques of manuscript illumination and developed his own unique style. Liedet's work was highly regarded by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the day, who commissioned him to create illuminated manuscripts for their personal collections. He worked on a wide variety of projects, including religious texts, historical chronicles and literary works. Some of his most famous commissions include a Book of Hours for King Louis XI of France and an illuminated manuscript of the Chronicle of Hainaut for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. One of Liedet's most notable achievements was the creation of a series of miniatures depicting the life of St George for a Book of Hours. The miniatures are highly detailed and show Liedet's ability to capture movement and emotion in his figures. Loyset Liedet died in 1484, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and artistic skill. His work continues to be admired and studied by art historians and enthusiasts today.