VTG Jean Fouquet framed illumination-“The Fall of Jericho”

This is an illumination by the renowned French artist Jean Fouquet titled "The Fall of Jericho," created around 1472. 19 x 14.5.” Subject: The painting depicts the biblical story of the fall of Jericho, as described in the Book of Joshua. Style: It showcases the Northern Renaissance style, characterized by realism, attention to detail, and the use of perspective. Significance: It is part of the "Hours of Etienne Chevalier," a famous illuminated manuscript commissioned by Etienne Chevalier, treasurer to King Charles VII of France. Location: The original artwork is housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. Composition: The painting portrays the Israelites marching around the city of Jericho, with the walls crumbling in the background. The Ark of the Covenant is carried by priests, and the river Jordan can be seen in the distance. Artist: Jean Fouquet (1420-1481) is considered one of the most important French painters of the 15th century, known for his masterful use of perspective and realism. During six days Joshua makes the priests carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city of Jericho, with its impressive city walls. The priests blow trumpets of rams' horns and make one round a day. On the seventh day they make seven rounds. In the final round Joshua tells the people to cheer. Under their cheering, the Jericho walls finally crumble. Jericho was the first city the Israelites conquered after the crossing of the river Jordan. This is an illumination by Fouquet in a manuscript of Flavius Josephus' "Antiquities of the Jews" '. The river in the background is probably the river Jordan.