Jean Mielot, Medieval French Scribe

Jean Mielot, Medieval French Scribe

Mielot at work compiling his Miracles de Nostre Dame. Jean Mielot (died 1472) was an author, translator, manuscript illuminator, scribe and priest, who served as secretary to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy from 1449 to Philip's death in 1467, and then to his son Charles the Bold. He was mainly employed in the production of de luxe illuminated manuscripts for Philip's library. He translated many works, both religious and secular, from Latin or Italian into French, as well as writing or compiling books himself, and composing verse. Between his own writings and his translations he produced some 22 works while working for Philip, which were widely disseminated, many being given printed editions in the years after his death, and influenced the development of French prose style. No artist credited, dated 15th century. This image has been color-enhanced.

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