Sujet

Decorated Text Page with a VD Monogram; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Decorated Text Page with a VD Monogram; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Additional Info:This incipit page displays the VD monogram of the prayer beginning Vere dignum (It is fitting and just) at the bottom of the page. the Lamb of God stands in a medallion inside a cross uniting the letters. Rectangular protrusions marking each side of the page frame four figures, personifications of the four cardinal virtues: Temperance pouring from a flask, Prudence holding a serpent, Fortitude in armor, and Justice with a pair of scales.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A68_393

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

45,4Mo (2,1Mo) / 27,1cm x 42,0cm / 3199 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Germany Latin animal religious German country religion metal sheep color lamb cross decoration decorative medieval Christianity gold crosses text location century Bible Biblical concept decorated virtue manuscript lettering prayer book Colour allegory Lamb of God virtuous mediaeval allegorical Middle Ages allegorical figures gold leaf allegorical figure virtues 12th century Agnus Dei artistic school illuminated manuscript missal tempera vellum manuscript Unknown Heritage Art folio verso Tempera colours gold leaf silver leaf and ink Stammheim Missal