Who created "All Saints in an Initial E or O"?

All Saints in an Initial E or O was created by Osservanza Master in ca. 1430–40.

When was "All Saints in an Initial E or O" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1430–40.

What medium is "All Saints in an Initial E or O"?

All Saints in an Initial E or O is Tempera and gold on parchment.

Is "All Saints in an Initial E or O" in the public domain?

Yes, All Saints in an Initial E or O is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

All Saints in an Initial E or O

Osservanza Master

ca. 1430–40

Medium

Tempera and gold on parchment

Dimensions

6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. (17 x 14cm)

Classification

Manuscripts and Illuminations

Culture

Italian, Siena

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 1975.1.2484

Accession Number

1975.1.2484

Tags

SaintsVirgin Mary

Art Historical Context

Nestled within the elegant curves of a large initial letter—likely an E or O—this exquisite illumination by the Osservanza Master a heavenly throng of saints, including the Virgin Mary, from around 1430–40. Created in Siena, Italy, during the early Renaissance, this tiny treasure (just 6 11/16 x 5 1/2 inches) is a cutting from a larger manuscript, showcasing the city's renowned tradition of luxurious book illumination. The Osservanza Master, an anonymous Sienese linked to the Observant Franciscan convent of the same name, masterfully blends late Gothic grace with emerging Renaissance naturali...

All Saints in an Initial E or O

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