Title: The Crucifixion. Miniature From an Illuminated Manuscript Book of Hours, Circa 1450-1475
Condition: Very Good
A vividly illuminated miniature of The Crucifixion, from a manuscript Book of Hours, produced in the third quarter of the 15th century.
This miniature bears vibrant illumination against a variety of hues, namely red, blue, white, and a swath of green for the fields in the background. To the borders are flowerings tendrils, and there is a large 4-line illuminated initial below, along with a small initial in gold against red and blue. To the verso are 15 lines of text written in a Gothic script, with 5 illuminated initials against red and blue.
One illuminated manuscript on vellum, 17 x 12 cm
This manuscript is in very good shape, with some wear and old staining to the vellum. A bit of the illumination work has faded, the ink of several letters partially smeared. The leaf is a bit bent out of shape, with remnants of old tape to the upper rear corners.