Photo of collection object The Holy Virgins Greeted by Christ as They Enter the Gates of Paradise — Marmion, Simon. The Holy Virgins Greeted by Christ as They Enter the Gates of Paradise, ca. 1467–70. Tempera and gold leaf on parchment, 6 1/4 x 4 9/16 in. (15.8 x 11.6cm) Painted Area: 5 15/16 x 4 5/16 in. (15.1 x 11cm) Justification: 4 3/16 x 2 13/16 in. (10.7 x 7.1cm). Robert Lehman Collection, 1975, 1975.1.2477. public-domain.

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The Holy Virgins Greeted by Christ as They Enter the Gates of Paradise

ca. 1467–70

Simon Marmion

Robert Lehman Collection

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Marmion, Simon
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Tempera and gold leaf on parchment
Medium: Tempera, gold leaf on parchment
Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 4 9/16 in. (15.8 x 11.6cm) Painted Area: 5 15/16 x 4 5/16 in. (15.1 x 11cm) Justification: 4 3/16 x 2 13/16 in. (10.7 x 7.1cm)
Departments: Robert Lehman Collection
Accession Number: 1975.1.2477
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Rights Statement: public-domain
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