Photo of collection object Bifolium with Foliated Initial C, from a Gradual — Bifolium with Foliated Initial C, from a Gradual, second half 15th century. Tempera, ink, and gold on parchment, Overall (bifolio closed): 21 3/8 x 14 15/16 in. (54.3 x 37.9 cm) Overall (bifolio open): 21 3/8 x 30 3/16 in. (54.3 x 76.7 cm) letter: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 7 cm) Mat size: 28 15/16 x 23 1/16 in. (73.5 x 58.5 cm). Gift of Louis L. Lorillard, 1896, transferred from the Library, 96.32.2a, b. public-domain.

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Bifolium with Foliated Initial C, from a Gradual

second half 15th century

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Tempera, ink, and gold on parchment
Medium: Tempera, Ink, gold on parchment
Locations: city: Florence, country: Italy
Dimensions: Overall (bifolio closed): 21 3/8 x 14 15/16 in. (54.3 x 37.9 cm) Overall (bifolio open): 21 3/8 x 30 3/16 in. (54.3 x 76.7 cm) letter: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 7 cm) Mat size: 28 15/16 x 23 1/16 in. (73.5 x 58.5 cm)
Departments: Medieval Art
Accession Number: 96.32.2a, b
Credit Line: Gift of Louis L. Lorillard, 1896, transferred from the Library
Rights Statement: public-domain
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