Title
Illuminated Manuscript Page
Object Type
Date
c. 1450 - 1500
Description
Illuminated manuscript page from a religious text (Italian, c. 1450-1500) from an undetermined maker in Northern Italy. The letter 'O' framing Christ riding an ass on Palm Sunday. In geometric molded gilt frame attributed, by oral tradition, to Stanford White. The frame is more likely 19th century Italian with evidence of detached corner decorations and regilding.
Cultural Origin
Italy
Medium
gold leaf on parchment
Extent
33.7 x 34 cm (13 1/4 x 13 3/8 inches)
Collection
Source
Bequest of Gwendolen Armstrong Rives, 1972.
Identifier
PSNC.6154
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