Title

Initial R from a Choral Book with King David(?), c. 1470-1480. Creator: Guglielmo Giraldi del Magri [or del Magro] (Italian), attributed to.

Caption

Initial R from a Choral Book with King David(?), c. 1470-1480. This sumptuous initial is painted in deep hues set against a burnished gold ground in order to achieve a rich jewel-like effect. The design of the letter incorporates such motifs as gemstones, pearls, and classical cameos-much favored by Renaissance princes-to add further refinement to the image.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM19F88_032

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40,4Mb (4,4Mb) / 13,0in x 12,0in / 3912 x 3606 (300dpi)

Keywords

Italy Italian ink manuscript 15th century Ferrara manuscript The Cleveland Museum of Art Heritage Art ink tempera and gold on vellum tempera and gold on vellum attributed to Guglielmo Giraldi del Magri [or del Magro] (Italian) attributed to Guglielmo Giraldi del Magri [or del Magro]