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Missale: Fol. 306: Assumption of the Virgin

Bartolommeo Caporali

Cleveland Museum of Art

Illuminated manuscript page with text in Latin, written in black ink with red accents. A colorful border on the left features blue, green, and gold floral designs. A central illustration depicts the Virgin Mary being lifted into heaven surrounded by four figures. She wears a blue robe and a gold halo. Above her, angels support her. The border includes blue and gold acanthus leaves. The page has yellowed parchment and visible signs of aging. A smaller inset image of a figure with a gold background and a decorative frame is on the left. The text is arranged in columns with large red initials.

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592 × 893 px
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