This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page featuring a biblical text. The image showcases a richly decorated page with a central block of text, identified as "The Tares," referring to a biblical parable from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 24-30, 36-43. The text is presented in Gothic script, with an ornate golden initial 'T' decorated with foliage, introducing the passage. The surrounding border features intricate decorative elements, including swirling vines, leaves, and floral patterns rendered in vivid colors of red, green, and blue. The background of the border is primarily red.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- black and white photograph with felt-tip pen
- Dimensions
- 3049 × 4262 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original