Henri d'Orquevaulx

Henri d'Orquevaulx was a manuscript illuminator whose documented activity spans a short period in the early 15th century, specifically between 1415 and 1420. The artist is primarily known for contributions to a single devotional work, a Book of Hours, from which leaves were later excised and preserved individually.

Six manuscript leaves attributed to d'Orquevaulx are currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. These six pieces represent the artist's known output preserved in institutional collections, offering a snapshot of medieval illumination techniques applied to popular religious narratives. Notable works include The Visitation, The Ascension, and the biblical scenes depicted in Annunciation to the Shepherds and Christ before Pilate. Another fragment detailing a single figure is the Leaf from a Book of Hours: St. Barbara.

These minute illuminations demonstrate the rigorous detail and theological knowledge required of medieval artists specializing in devotional texts. Though the original material is rarely accessible, information regarding Henri d'Orquevaulx prints, often available as museum-quality reproductions, ensures the study of these delicate historical works continues. Furthermore, certain high-resolution images of the preserved manuscripts have entered the public domain, aiding scholarly research into this brief but important period of artistic production.