• Our giclée prints are produced using only the highest quality materials, right here in America. We use premium cotton canvas and paper, and all our materials surpass the standards set by the Fine Art Trade Guild.
• Our stretched canvas is 1.5 inches deep, with mirrored wrapped edges, canvas backing and wire hanger– ready to be hung! It can also be inserted into a canvas floater frame.
• Small prints are shipped safely in a clear bag with a board, then secured in a sturdy shipping mailer. For larger prints, we use tissue and kraft paper to carefully roll them up, then pack them in a strong shipping art tube to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.

FRAME NOT INCLUDED. Frames displayed are to help you imagine the artwork in your home and to inspire you with framing ideas– they are NOT included with your print. You can find similar frames on Amazon below:

Solid wood frames:

• Oak by Fun Memories
• Oak by wallwisy
• Natural Solid Oak by RICHFOCUS
• Natural by Opposite Wall

Gold frame:

• "Foundry" by MCS

The Book of Hours of Charles VIII is one of the most lavish examples of Renaissance book production from France, specifically Paris. The incunable, also known as Libro de Horas de Carlos VIII, was published and illuminated in the late 15th century and featuring 190 small format miniatures, over 200 decorated marginal borders, and 44 beautifully illuminated full-page miniatures, it is justly considered a masterpiece of Renaissance.

There seems to be no doubt who is the artist behind the iconography of the work, that is the Master of Jacques of Besançon. The Master of Jacques of Besançon, identified as François Barbier seems to have painted all the miniatures with the exception of the head of the ruler on f. 13v which was retouched at a later date to resemble the portrait of Louis XII.

Currently treasured in the Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid, Spain, the life of the Hours of Charles VIII seems to be accounted for from about a century after its production. Indeed, it appears that Louis XIII, King of France (1601-1643), gave this codex as a gift to a Spanish figure, the ambassador of France or the confessor of Queen Anne of Austria.

It later belonged to a count of Peñaranda and a marquis of Mejorada, before finally joining the collection of the National Library in 1708.

Processing Time

• Giclée prints are professionally printed within 2-4 business days.
• Canvases require a little more time, usually taking 5-7 business days for printing before shipment.
• Small prints are shipped safely in a clear bag with a board, then secured in a sturdy shipping mailer.
• For larger prints, we use tissue and kraft paper to carefully roll them up, then pack them in a strong shipping art tube to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
• Art prints are shipped separately from other items.

Shipping to USA

• Tracked shipping with UPS and USPS
• 2-10 business days
• FREE for orders over $75

International Shipping

Shipping times vary depending on location, time of year and local postal service. On average, orders should arrive in 2-4 weeks. International packages may be subject to customs, duties or other fees that are calculated by country. The customer is responsible for paying any and all customs duties and fees. International packages may be delayed by customs. Unfortunately, we at Humble Housewives have no control over these circumstances. We are unable to ship stretched canvases outside of the U.S. at this time. If you live outside the U.S., please select the rolled option for your canvas. Thank you!