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The Visconti Book of Hours was commissioned by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, who ruled Milan as duke from 1351–1402 and inter alia laid the foundation for Milan Cathedral. His love of books originated with his wife Isabella, the sister of Jean Duc de Berry. Visconti enlisted Giovannino de Grassi, one of the most talented painters of his time, to artistically decorate his magnificent Book of Hours. When the latter died, Belbello da Pavia continued the work, which was completed under Gian Galeazzo's son ca. 1430. The result was a two-volume masterpiece of the Italian #Renaissance and one of the most valuable manuscripts of European #illumination.

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