Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto)

Q: When was "Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto)" created?

This artwork was created c. 1300.

Q: Is "Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto)" in the public domain?

Yes, Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

c. 1300

Medium

Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum

Dimensions

55.7 × 37.9 cm

Classification

Manuscript

Department

Medieval Art

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

Accession Number

1950.391.a

About this artwork

The large decorated initial G introduces the text, Gaudeamus omnes in Domino (Let us rejoice in the Lord). It is the beginning of the opening prayer, or introit, of the Mass for the Feast of All Saints (November 1). The figures within the initial include Christ, the Virgin Mary, and various saints.

Bifolio from a Gradual: Initial (G) with Christ, the Virgin, and Apostles and Initial (O) (recto)

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