A Knight for the Ages: Jacques de Lalaing and the Art of Chivalry

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Book Synopsis: The Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing (Book of the Deeds of Jacques de Lalaing), a famous Flemish illuminated manuscript, relays the audacious life of Jacques de Lalaing (1421–1453), a story that reads more like a fast-paced adventure novel. Produced in the tradition of chivalric biography, a genre developed in the mid-fifteenth century to celebrate the great personalities of the day, the manuscript’s text and illuminations begin with a magnificent frontispiece by the most acclaimed Flemish illuminator of the sixteenth century, Simon Bening.

A Knight for the Ages: Jacques de Lalaing and the Art of Chivalry presents a kaleidoscopic view of the manuscript with essays written by the world’s leading medievalists, adding rich texture and providing a greater understanding of the many aspects of the manuscript’s background, creation, and reception, revealing for the first time the full complexity of this illuminated romance. The texts are accompanied by stunning reproductions of all of the manuscripts’ miniatures—never before published in color—as well as a plot summary and translations, allowing the reader to follow Jacques de Lalaing on his knightly journeys and experience the thrilling triumphs of his legendary tournaments and battles.

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Discover the captivating world of chivalry and adventure with A Knight for the Ages: Jacques de Lalaing and the Art of Chivalry. Immerse yourself in the audacious life of Jacques de Lalaing, as this famous Flemish illuminated manuscript relays his thrilling exploits that read more like a fast-paced adventure novel. Get ready to be transported back to a time of noble knights and heroic deeds.

Experience the magic of the Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing, a masterpiece in the tradition of chivalric biography. The manuscript's magnificent frontispiece, created by the renowned Flemish illuminator Simon Bening, sets the stage for a captivating journey through the medieval world. With A Knight for the Ages, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the manuscript's background, creation, and reception, thanks to essays by the world's leading medievalists.

Delve into the full complexity of this illuminated romance, with stunning reproductions of all the manuscript's miniatures. For the first time ever, these reproductions are presented in vibrant color, allowing you to fully appreciate the artistry and detail of these historical treasures. Accompanied by a plot summary and translations, the book takes you on an immersive journey with Jacques de Lalaing. From legendary tournaments to epic battles, you'll experience the thrilling triumphs of this legendary knight.

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