The image depicts a parchment page from a medieval manuscript. It displays musical notation along with Latin text written in a clear Gothic script. The page features a five-line red staff for the musical notation, represented by square neumes in black ink. Some initial letters are ornately decorated with red and blue illumination. Red markings are present on the page, likely indicating verses or musical pauses. The overall appearance is typical of illuminated manuscripts from the medieval period.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1275
- Medium
- red and brown ink with decorated initials in red and blue on vellum
- Dimensions
- 7083 × 10046 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original