Accession Number2015/2.2A&B
TitleFloriated Bible Leaf
Artist(s)FrenchArtist NationalityFrench (culture or style)Object Creation Date14th centuryMedium & Supportink and gold leaf on vellumDimensions 11 ½ in x 7 ½ in (29.21 cm x 19.05 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carrol RobertsenSubject matterFeatured is a double-sided illuminated manuscript leaf with a foliate border of gold leaf, blue, and red that frames two columns of Latin blackletter script on the subject of Genesis XII, XIII, XIIII, detailing the story of Abraham. The border includes a delicate ivy vine that sprouts illuminated initials. An illuminated initial on the recto begins the border floriation, which is then terminated by the illuminated initials found on the verso.
Physical DescriptionTwo columns of light brown Latin blackletter script with foliate borders of red, blue, and gold leaf.
Primary Object Classification Bound Work Primary Object TypemanuscriptAdditional Object Classification(s)Unbound WorkCollection AreaWesternRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
Medieval (European)
historiated initials
illuminations (visual works)
manuscripts (documents)
text (layout feature)