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Fol. 481v, Jude, historiated initial I, Jude standing with a scroll

Cleveland Museum of Art

Open book with yellowed pages, two columns of small black text. Two decorative initials, one large and one small, both with blue, gold, and red colors. The large initial "I" is historiated, featuring a man in a white robe with a gold sash, holding a scroll, on a red background with gold accents. The small initial is on the top right, with blue and gold swirling patterns on a red background. Decorative flourishes extend from both initials, featuring blue, gold, and red elements. The book's pages have a worn, aged appearance.

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