THE FORBIDDEN MASTERPIECE OF THE 15TH CENTURY IS NO LONGER OUT OF REACH. Once the Exclusive Possession of Kings and Dukes, Now Digitally Restored and Presented for You. Imagine a book so rare, so expensive to produce, and so artistically complex that only the wealthiest nobles of the Middle Ages could dare to commission it. This is the Black Hours (Morgan MS 493) . Created in Bruges around 1475, possibly within the circle of the master illuminator Willem Vrelant, this manuscript is one of the most mysterious anomalies of art history. Unlike standard manuscripts written on cream-colored parchment, the vellum pages of this book were dyed in a deep, abyssal black. Upon this dark canvas, scribes wrote in liquid silver and gold, creating a ghostly, shimmering effect that seems to glow in the dark. A HISTORY OF EXCLUSIVITY AND ISOLATION For more than 500 years, this masterpiece was a prisoner of its own value. It was locked away in the private libraries of the Burgundian court, touched only by gloved hands, and viewed only by the elite. Later, it was transferred to the vaults of the Morgan Library, effectively removing it from the public eye. It became a legend—a book that ordinary people could hear about but never truly see or own. The intricate miniatures, the grotesque "drolleries" in the margins, and the solemn beauty of the Office of the Dead were hidden behind museum glass and high-security storage. BUT NO LONGER. THE BARRIER HAS BEEN BROKEN. Now, this piece of forbidden history is entirely at your service. We have undertaken a massive project to liberate this treasure from the confines of museums and exclusivity. Our mission is simple but revolutionary: To take these masterpieces, which were never intended for the "common people," and place them into your hands at an affordable price. We believe that art and history belong to everyone, not just the aristocracy or academic institutions. THE RESTORATION DIFFERENCE This edition is not a simple photocopy. It is the result of a meticulous digital restoration process . Over centuries, the original black dye can corrode the parchment, and the silver text can oxidize. We have carefully processed the facsimiles to enhance clarity, correct the ravages of time, and bring out the original vibrancy of the gold and blue pigments used in the miniatures. INSIDE THIS RESTORED EDITION, YOU WILL DISCOVER: The Rare Aesthetic of the Black Vellum: Experience the unique visual impact of gold and silver text against a stark black background—a style that survives in only about seven manuscripts worldwide. - 14 Full-Page Miniatures: detailed depictions of the Life of the Virgin and the Passion of Christ, rendered with an emotional intensity characteristic of Flemish art. - The World of Margin Grotesques: Explore the fascinating and often terrifying world of the borders, filled with hybrid men , mythical beasts, and combatant figures that symbolize the medieval imagination. - Historical Context: A visual journey into the height of Burgundian luxury. By purchasing this book, you are not just buying a collection of images. You are participating in a movement to reclaim history. You are owning a piece of art that a peasant in 1475 would have been killed for stealing. You are validating the effort to restore and democratize the world's most guarded treasures. The Black Hours is no longer just for the Dukes. It is for you. Seize this opportunity to own the unownable. BUY NOW!