Jean de Berry

Jean de Berry was a wealthy 15th-century French prince and patron of the arts, best known for commissioning exquisite illuminated manuscripts, jewelry, and luxury objects during the French Gothic period. As a member of the royal family and Duke of Berry, he supported artists and craftsmen, helping to elevate medieval art and culture. His patronage resulted in some of the most beautiful and detailed illuminated books of the time, reflecting both religious devotion and courtly sophistication. Today, his collections and the artworks he commissioned are celebrated as masterpieces of medieval craftsmanship and artistic achievement.