Medieval France and Piety: King Charles VIII's 'Life of St. Radegund'

"Made for King Charles VIII of France and his wife, Anne of Brittany, this richly illuminated manuscript on the ""Life of St. Radegund"" includes her Office, Mass, and Miracles, accompanied by dedicatory poems, c. 1496-1498.

Featured at TEFAF Online 2021, this marvellous manuscript explores the life of St. Radegund, while also giving insight into the expressions of piety commissioned by monarchs of the era. Here, Dr. Erin Donovan deep-dives into the wonders of this fascinating work of art.#AntiqueRoyal

Music credits: Emilio Villalba.- Viola medieval (Fiddel medieval, vielle). Cantiga de
Santa María. CC.

Jean Bouchet, Life of St. Radegund, including her Office, Mass, and Miracles accompanied by dedicatory poems, in French and Latin,
Manuscript on vellum, illuminated by the Master of St. Radegund, made for King Charles VIII and his wife Anne de Bretagne.
France, Poitiers, c. 1496-1498."