Photo of collection object Manuscript Leaf Cutting Probably from a Missal with an Illuminated Initial S and King David Receiving the Holy Bread from Ahimelech the Priest. — Manuscript Leaf Cutting Probably from a Missal with an Illuminated Initial S and King David Receiving the Holy Bread from Ahimelech the Priest., late 15th century. Parchment, tempera, ink, metal leaf, 3 1/8 x 4 7/16 in. (8 x 11.3 cm); mat: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm). Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923, 23.21.12. public-domain.

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Manuscript Leaf Cutting Probably from a Missal with an Illuminated Initial S and King David Receiving the Holy Bread from Ahimelech the Priest.

late 15th century

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Parchment, tempera, ink, metal leaf
Medium: Parchment, tempera, Ink, metal leaf
Locations: country: France
Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 4 7/16 in. (8 x 11.3 cm); mat: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)
Departments: Medieval Art
Accession Number: 23.21.12
Credit Line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923
Rights Statement: public-domain
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