Initial R from a Choral Book with King David(?)
c. 1470–1480
Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.22
This sumptuous initial is painted in deep hues set against a burnished gold ground in order to achieve a rich jewellike effect. The design of the letter incorporates such motifs as gemstones, pearls, and classical cameos—much favored by Renaissance princes—to add further refin...
Manuscript
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130489
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en
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wikidata
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"Q79912311"
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Source image fields (4)
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| iiifBase | https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1953.22/1953.22_web.jpg |
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Terms
Culture
Italy, Ferrara, 15th century
Technique
ink, tempera and gold on vellum
Genre
Manuscript
Department
Medieval Art
Relations
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