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Leaf from a Gradual: Initial P with the Nativity

Attavante degli Attavanti

Cleveland Museum of Art

An illuminated manuscript page with musical notation. The initial "P" is large and mostly blue with gold accents and depicts the Nativity; Mary and Joseph beside a manger with a baby; surrounded by green leafy border on the left; blue background with gold accents; Mary wears blue and red clothing with a yellow veil; Joseph wears yellow and red clothing; both figures bend toward the baby. Musical notation lines run horizontally across the page; five lines of gothic script; colorful floral border surrounds the page; blue, pink, green; with gold details. A gold, blue and black circular symbol sits at the bottom center. A small section of gothic script is in red ink. The initial "P" stands out prominently.

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618 × 893 px
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