„Charles the Bold (1433-1477)“ is an exhaustive reference book (hardcover, 382 pages) published by Mercatorfonds.

The English and German version are available from the Museum Shop.

The catalogue has five sections. The first section offers a survey of the historical and geographical situation of Burgundy with maps, biographies and a detailed family-tree. In section two of the catalogue four authors discuss aspects of the life of Charles the Bold. Werner Paravicini analyses Charles’ aims and achievements as head of state. Birgit Franke and Barbara Welzel describe his extravagant court. Katja Schmitz-von Ledebur focuses on the liturgical vestments of the Order of the Golden Fleece. And, fourthly, Till-Holger Borchert discusses the art of portraying Burgundian princes.
In the final section the reader is introduced to all the exhibits, arranged in thematic groups augmented by additional interesting artworks. Beautiful full-colour illustrations alternate with in-depth information about the objects and the context in which they were commissioned and used. A unique publication for the connoisseur!

The catalogue is available in Dutch and French from www.mercatorfonds.be.

The supplementary catalogue „Treasures from the Burgundian Court in Vienna“ is edited by Sabine Haag, Franz Kirchweger and Katja Schmitz-von Ledebur
160 pages, c. 100 illustrations, published in German only at this time.

Designed as an addition to the exhibition catalogue published by the three collaborating museums in Berne, Bruges and Vienna a supplementary catalogue will be published to coincide with the opening of the exhibition in Vienna. It focuses on the magnificent treasures from the court of Burgundy that are now in various collections and institutions in Vienna.

It comprises an analysis of the historical relations between the House of Burgundy and the Habsburgs as well as essays on the Order of the Golden Fleece and a number of artistic genres: objets d’art and tapestries, illuminated manuscripts, panel painting and sculpture.

The lavishly illustrated catalogue documents the splendour and the importance of the court of Burgundy.