This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page featuring intricate borders and text. The borders display floral patterns with white lilies on the right and a mix of swirling red and green foliage on the left and bottom. In the center is a block of text in an ornate font detailing a biblical parable from the book of Matthew, "The Ten Virgins," with references in red and introductory letters in bright colors. The borders are colorful, adding an opulent and reverent feel to the text. The detailed ornamentation and contrasting colors create a visually captivating presentation reminiscent of traditional medieval manuscript illumination.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- black and white photograph with felt-tip pen
- Dimensions
- 3421 × 4833 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original