Manuscript Illumination with Initial Q, from a Choir Book

North Italian

first half 15th century

Not on view

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Title: Manuscript Illumination with Initial Q, from a Choir Book
Date: first half 15th century
Culture: North Italian
Medium: Tempera, ink, and gold on parchment
Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (9.9 x 11.4 cm)
Other (Illumination): 2 13/16 x 2 7/8 in. (7.2 x 7.3 cm)
Mat: 7 × 9 in. (17.8 × 22.9 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.477
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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