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Crucifixion miniature
Artist: Todeschino, Giovanni
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.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
15th Century, Late
Circa
1495
CE
-
Circa
1500
CE
Support composed of parchment
Accession number: Marlay cutting It. 28
Primary reference Number: 176548
Project ID: 1378
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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