Hebrew Bible: Gothic Arches with Dog and Hare (fol. 435v-436)
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.This bible concludes with a compendium of Hebrew grammar, where some of the most inventive decoration in the book resides. Each double-page spread provided the artist, Joseph the Frenchman, with an opportunity to experiment with elaborate framing devices. Here, as in many Christian manuscripts, he used an arcade decorated with colors and motifs found in contemporary enamels and manuscripts.
Artwork Details
- Title: Hebrew Bible: Gothic Arches with Dog and Hare (fol. 435v-436)
- Artist: Illuminated by Joseph the Frenchman
- Date: 1299–1300
- Geography: Made in Spain
- Medium: Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment
- Dimensions: Overall: 11 7/16 x 8 7/8 x 3 15/16 in., 9.464lb. (29 x 22.5 x 10 cm, 4.293kg)
- Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
- Credit Line: Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Lisbon (BNP, IL.72)
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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