Manuscript Leaf with the Dedication of a Church in an Initial T, from a Gradual
Mariano del Buono Italian
Not on view
The hymn proclaims: "How awesome is this place: this is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven." The rich red vestments suggest pomp and ceremony, but the artist added charming details, such as the figures who whisper and peek. A prolific painter, Mariano del Buono illustrated secular and religious books as well as books for private and community prayer for both Christian and Jewish clients.
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