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Crucifixion miniature: Marlay cutting It. 28

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Crucifixion miniature

Maker(s)

Artist: Todeschino, Giovanni

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Description

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 248 x 178 mm, reverse blank.

DECORATION: Full-page Crucifixion miniature against a landscape background painted in liquid gold on a dark blue ground, with foliate border with pearls and gems including depictions of the Lamb of God Cameo, the Resurrection, the Descent into Hell and the Ascension.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

15th Century, Late
Circa 1495 CE - Circa 1500 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Cambridge Illuminated

Materials used in production

Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of parchment

Techniques used in production

Illumination

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay cutting It. 28
Primary reference Number: 176548
Project ID: 1378

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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