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Leaf from an Antiphonary: Initial H with the Nativity (recto) and Text (verso)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Illuminated manuscript page with text and music. The left page has a colorful illustration of the Nativity in the top left corner. The illustration has a gold background and depicts Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. The illustration is surrounded by a pink and blue frame with gold accents. The frame is decorated with floral designs and leaves. A peacock is at the bottom of the frame. The page has red musical staff lines with black musical notes. The text is in black calligraphy. The right page has similar musical staff lines and calligraphy. The background of both pages is off-white. Tape is on the top of the right page. The pages have some discoloration and wear.

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900 × 672 px
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