A breviary is a book of prayers, hymns, and other readings designed to be read daily in accordance with the canonical hours.
This magnificent example was produced in the late 1480s in Bruges, with illustrations by a number of prominent artists of the time.
For a further, and much more detailed, discussion of this, please see the page on the subject at the National Library of Sweden's website.
Panos Kalogeropoulos Ambassador of Greece, during the announcement of The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) forays into the Indian market starting 2017 to tap the increasing Indian outbound travel segment in Mumbai – photo by GNI MUMBAI, (GNI): The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) forays into the Indian market starting 2017 to tap the increasing Indian outbound travel segment.Each month depicts a different endeavor appropriate to that particular time of year, and these images are often some of the best evidence of the work and leisure activities of the non-nobility.An excellent illustration of a medieval calendar can be found in the British Library's ' Isabella Breviary,' created for Queen Isabella of Castile (1451 - 1504).Establishing a GNTO Office in India is the ultimate aim, until then we will associate with our Indian counterpart to bring out the dynamic perspectives of Greek Tourism in the market of India.” Added Mr.Dimitrios Tryfonopoulos, Secretary General, Greek National Tourism Organization.