

Front Cover for a Gospel Book of French Cardinal Jean La Balou (1421-1491)
Rectangular book cover with gold border. The cover is primarily black and gold. The center has a raised diamond shape with a scene of people and a cross. Inside the diamond is a smaller square with scenes. The border has four rows of decorations on either side and on top and bottom. The top row has two winged creatures and three heads. The side rows have six circular portraits. The bottom row has two circular scenes and two winged creatures. The corners have circular scenes. The entire cover is ornate and made of metal.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 666 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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