Decorated Initial from an antiphonal by Unknown | saved.works

Decorated Initial from an antiphonal by Unknown

Decorated Initial from an antiphonal

about 1260–1270

Tempera colors, Tempera Colors

J. Paul Getty Museum

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An illuminated initial 'S' features intricate blue and orange scrollwork, with stylized birds and animal heads integrated into the design. The border is a reddish-brown with a cross-hatch pattern.

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bird animal head symmetrical balance ornate detail decorative border flattened picture plane illumination initial scrollwork medieval art manuscript charcoal

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