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Fragment from a Gradual with Historiated Initial (V): The Virgin Mary

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Virgin Mary is depicted standing inside a large, stylized letter "V". The letter has a blue outline with a gold haloed head at the top. The Virgin wears an orange dress and a blue cloak. Her hands are raised. A gold halo surrounds her head. The background of the image includes red musical staff lines and notes. The image is bordered by red lines. The page appears to be yellowed and worn. The bottom right and top left corners of the letter "V" are decorated with orange foliage.

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663 × 893 px
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