Photo of collection object Manuscript Illumination with Initial V, from a Bible — Manuscript Illumination with Initial V, from a Bible, ca. 1175–95. Tempera on parchment, Overall: 10 13/16 x 6in. (27.5 x 15.2cm) Mat size: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm). The Cloisters Collection, 1999, 1999.364.2. public-domain.

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Manuscript Illumination with Initial V, from a Bible

ca. 1175–95

Maker Unknown

The Cloisters

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Tempera on parchment
Medium: Tempera on parchment
Locations: : Burgundy, country: France
Dimensions: Overall: 10 13/16 x 6in. (27.5 x 15.2cm) Mat size: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Departments: The Cloisters
Accession Number: 1999.364.2
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1999
Rights Statement: public-domain
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