Sujet

Inhabited Initial V; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Inhabited Initial V; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Additional Info:The introit for Ascension begins in the middle of the page, marked by an inhabited initial V. A half-human, half-beast hybrid creature, a cat-like creature, and a man climb among the vine tendrils of the initial. The first line of the text continues in capital letters with Viri Galilei (Men of Galilee).

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A68_375

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

44,9Mo (2,2Mo) / 26,8cm x 42,0cm / 3162 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Germany Latin religious German country religion metal writing spiral spirals color decoration decorative medieval Christianity gold text location century Bible Biblical concept script decorated manuscript lettering prayer book Colour mediaeval Middle Ages gold leaf initial 12th century illuminated manuscript missal tempera vellum manuscript Unknown Heritage Art blackletter gothic script folio recto Tempera colours gold leaf silver leaf and ink Inhabited Initial Stammheim Missal