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Historiated initial: MS 2-1998

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An image of Cutting (manuscript)
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Historiated initial

Maker(s)

Artist: Monza, Antonio da

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Description

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 102 x 101 mm, oblong scene inserted within 80 x 55 mm, pasted on cardboard.

DECORATION: Oblong scene of the Adoration of the Magi cut out of a different historiated initial and pasted within an initial C formed of stylised acanthus, precious stones and pearls.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Bruce Ferrini, Ohio

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Ferrini, Bruce P.

Dating

15th Century, Late-16th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1500

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: MS 2-1998
Primary reference Number: 44352
Project ID: 1275

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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