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Historiated Initial (R) Excised from a Gradual: The Three Marys at the Tomb

Cleveland Museum of Art

The artwork depicts a scene with an angel seated on a pedestal and three women standing to his left. The angel wears a white robe with reddish-brown designs. He has wings and a halo. The three women wear robes and head coverings. The artwork is framed by a blue background with decorative elements including curving lines, dots, and a fleur-de-lis. The decorative elements are primarily beige, red, and green. The letter "R" is formed by the curving lines. The overall style is medieval.

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687 × 893 px
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