Leaf from a Book of Hours (recto and verso)
Artist: Possibly The School of the Master of Mary of Burgundy
Double-sided; hand-illuminated with partially gilded backgrounds, a very small miniature, and borders with flowers, strawberries, and birds. Illumination depicts the vision to the shepherds, surrounded by various plants and birds.
- Date
- late 15th century
- In our collection
- since July the 28th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 5 x 3 3/8 in. (12.7 x 8.57 cm) (image) 5 11/16 x 3 11/16 in. (14.45 x 9.37 cm) (sheet)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Ink, gouache, and gold on vellum
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 61% iron 35% atium 1% cadmium 3%