Historiated Initial from an antiphonal by Unknown | saved.works

Historiated Initial from an antiphonal by Unknown

Historiated Initial from an antiphonal

about 1260–1270

Gold paint and tempera colors, Gold paint, Tempera Colors

J. Paul Getty Museum

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An illuminated manuscript initial depicts a knight on horseback in combat with a dragon-like creature. The scene is framed by intricate blue and red scrollwork and decorative elements.

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knight horse dragon sword shield symmetrical balance ornate border central motif flattened picture plane medieval art illumination combat

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