Photo of collection object Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours
Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours, late 15th century. Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment, 3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in. (8.7 x 6.9 cm) Other (Illumination): 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.2 x 4.7 cm) Mat: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm). The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931, 32.100.476a. public-domain.
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Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours

late 15th century

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium
Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment
Medium
Tempera, Ink, shell gold on parchment
Locations
country: France
Dimensions
3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in. (8.7 x 6.9 cm) Other (Illumination): 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.2 x 4.7 cm) Mat: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
32.100.476a
Credit Line
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Rights Statement
public-domain
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