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Leaf from a Gradual, the Epiphany with Historiated Initial C: Adoration of the Magi

CultureFrench, Loire
Daten.d.
MediumLeaf from a manuscript
Dimensions20 11/16 x 15 3/16 in. (52.5 x 38.5 cm)
Classificationspaintings
Credit LineBurton Emmett Collection
Object number58.1.324
Description5.8 cm wide illuminated strip on left side of flowers, bird and odd-looking bird, Magi hurrying to scene, arriving at scene and at bottom a 14x13 cm scene showing Magi at the manger worshipping The Christ Child; across top and right side a narrower strip of illumination. Center of seet is a page from a songbook with square musical notes on 4-barred staff lines. Latin aords accompany the notes. Translation:
On View
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