This is a painting of an illuminated manuscript page. The image depicts a page from a medieval illuminated manuscript calendar, featuring rows of text organized by date. The titles are marked in black and red ink, with significant dates highlighted. There is an elaborately decorated blue and gold initial at the top left corner of the page. The manuscript is written in Latin, featuring the names of religious figures or saints associated with each day. The combination of ornate lettering and meticulous script reflects the artistic and textual craftsmanship common to medieval manuscript traditions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1400?
- Medium
- manuscript page with text and illuminated initials on vellum
- Dimensions
- 3009 × 4068 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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