Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours

Q: When was "Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours" created?

This artwork was created late 15th century.

Q: Is "Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours" in the public domain?

Yes, Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

late 15th century

Medium

Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment

Dimensions

3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in. (8.7 x 6.9 cm) Other (Illumination): 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.2 x 4.7 cm) Mat: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)

Classification

Manuscripts and Illuminations

Culture

North French

Department

Medieval Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.476a

Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours

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