DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - B - In the early years of the Renaissance, the Limbourg Brothers were known for hand-printing/hand-inking books for super-wealthy patrons who could afford such an extravagance.

Key Takeaway: The Limbourg brothers were three brothers (Paul, Johan, and Herman) who were famous Dutch miniature painters during the Renaissance. They were primarily active in the early 15th century in Burgundy and France, working in the International Gothic style. Their most famous contribution to art in this period is the late medieval illuminated manuscript, Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.