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Manuscript Leaf from the Beauvais Missal

French 13th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorated manuscript page. It contains Latin text written in neat black gothic script with red highlights. Each column of text is framed by elaborately decorated initials with spiraling foliage and small creatures. The page features intricate marginalia, including birds and mythical figures in blue, red, and gold colors. Musical notations at the top suggest it may be part of a liturgical text.

Artwork Details

Date
1285
Medium
pen and ink with gouache and gold on vellum
Dimensions
7423 × 10503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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