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Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto)

Cleveland Museum of Art

A page from a medieval manuscript. A large illuminated letter on the left side is divided into three sections. The top section depicts Christ. He is surrounded by a halo and flanked by the Virgin. The bottom two sections show apostles. The letter is blue with gold, red, and blue decorations. There are musical notes on the right side. The text is written in Latin. The text and notes are in black, red, and blue ink. The page is off-white with visible signs of aging.

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587 × 900 px
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