Sujet

Historiated Initial from a Gradual, about 1430-1440. Creator: Master of the Cypresses.

Légende

Historiated Initial from a Gradual, about 1430-1440. Additional Info:At the core of this manuscript leaf is an ornate decorative initial, a lavish letter "K" that serves as a visual ode to the virtue of Caritas, or love. The illustration depicts Charity as a richly attired woman, symbolizing the divine nature of God's love. The initial is intricately adorned with elaborate patterns and flourishes, a hallmark of the style associated with the Master of the Cypresses (active in the 1430s), an artist renowned for ornate design. Believed to be the work of Pedro de Toledo (active in 1434), who was documented as an artist at Seville Cathedral during the 1430s, de Toledo was bestowed the title of "Master" by art historian Diego Angulo Íñiguez (1901-1986) in 1428.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A71_283

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

61,8Mo (3,0Mo) / 36,9cm x 42,0cm / 4357 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

female women woman people historical love religious arts country religion Spain Spanish symbol pattern book color design decoration decorative ornate Christianity Renaissance text location century crucifix charity alphabet floral literature concept decorated virtue manuscript lettering flowered divine gradual Colour Patterned floral pattern allegory virtuous allegorical Floral Design allegorical figure initial history historic 15th century artistic school fifteenth century hymn book illuminated manuscript vellum manuscript Caritas letter K choir book Heritage Art Master of the Cypresses Detached leaf Tempera colours gold leaf and ink Historiated Initial Choir Book