This is a drawing of an illuminated manuscript page featuring a large decorative initial, ornate borders and flourishes, and text in a Gothic script. The initial letter is an ornamental "A," filled with intricate vine and leaf patterns, bordered by lines. Above the text, a ribbon decorated with an illustration of a figure and another motif contains a title or heading written in a slender cursive style. The surrounding areas are lightly decorated with botanical elements, and the text is carefully lined and structured across the page. The paper shows some signs of aging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1483
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in olive green, rose, orange, green, brown, and yellow-green
- Dimensions
- 4858 × 3410 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette