Explore the historical significance of the 'Llibre d’hores de la família Gralla', a remarkable Renaissance manuscript recently acquired by the Biblioteca de Catalunya. This round table discussion focuses on the exceptional artistic and bibliographic value of the work, produced between 1501 and 1525, which vividly captures scenes from the life of Jesus, illustrated by the esteemed Italian artist Giacomo Smeraldo Dotavanti. Experts in historical art and Renaissance studies will delve into the manuscript’s creation, characteristics, and the intricate process of its return to Catalonia. Among the speakers will be Eugènia Serra, director of the Biblioteca de Catalunya; Joan Bellsolell, a historian of art; and other prominent academics. This event, with limited seating, will enrich your understanding of Catalan cultural heritage and is available for streaming on the library’s YouTube channel.
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