15th Century Gouache and Ink Illuminated Manuscript Page
Item Details
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Unsigned
A hand-painted miniature illuminated parchment leaf from a French Book of Hours. The work depicts a Biblical illustration of King David knelt in front of an angel in atonement for his sins. The miniature illumination is surrounded by acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Beginning beneath the image and continuing onto the page opposite there is Latin text with decorative drop caps. A wide variety of gouache and inks are used including gold, brown, blue, green, red, and yellow. The page is held in off-white mat with double-sided windows and a descriptive insert detailing the inscriptions, wrapped in protective plastic.
Condition
- to Fair; wear consistent with age; slight billow to paper; surface wear to painting; creasing to right margin of painting.
Dimensions
- measures matting; visible image measures 4" W x 5.5" H.
Item #
18WDC045-400
