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15-16th Century Illuminated Manuscript Page

Item Details

Ink on paper

A hand-painted illuminated manuscript page from a circa 15th – 16th century book of prayer. This piece features devotional text in Latin with decorative gilt accents, drop caps and line fillers in delicate red and blue linework. The page is held in an off-white mat with a double-sided window and wrapped in protective plastic.

Condition

- warping to paper; rubbing to gilt areas.

Dimensions

11.0" W x 14.0" H x 0.1" D

- measures mat; visible image measures 6.0" W x 7.5" H.

Item #

18WDC062-307

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