Millard Meiss

About the Author

Millard Meiss (1904-1975) was a distinguished American art historian renowned for his meticulous scholarship on medieval and Renaissance painting, particularly the intricate illuminations of the International Gothic style. Educated at Princeton University, where he later taught, Meiss brought a profound understanding of artistic patronage and cultural context to his analyses, illuminating the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of works commissioned by nobility. His seminal study, The Belles Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry, exemplifies his expertise, offering an in-depth exploration of this exquisite Book of Hours, its creators, and its historical significance. Through his writings, Meiss bridged art and history, influencing generations of scholars and enthusiasts with his elegant prose and rigorous methodology.