Photo of collection object Initial D with King David, from a Cistercian Gradual — Initial D with King David, from a Cistercian Gradual, ca. 1524. Tempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment, Overall: 16 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (42.5 x 29.6 cm) Historiated initial: 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (8.2 x 8.9 cm) Text Area: 12 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (30.6 x 20.7 cm) Mat Size: 19 3/16 x 14 1/4 in. (48.8 x 36.2 cm). Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1955, 55.18.4. public-domain.

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Initial D with King David, from a Cistercian Gradual

ca. 1524

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Tempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment
Medium: Tempera, Ink, metal leaf on parchment
Locations: : probably Antwerp
Dimensions: Overall: 16 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (42.5 x 29.6 cm) Historiated initial: 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (8.2 x 8.9 cm) Text Area: 12 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (30.6 x 20.7 cm) Mat Size: 19 3/16 x 14 1/4 in. (48.8 x 36.2 cm)
Departments: Medieval Art
Accession Number: 55.18.4
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1955
Rights Statement: public-domain
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