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Brotherton Collection20
Medieval Manuscripts20

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christ3
virgin mary3
angels3
passion of christ1
saints1
manuscripts, latin (medieval and modern)1
god the father1
birds1
books of hours1
king david1
Virgin and Child (fol. 13r)
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Virgin and Child (fol. 13r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

This full page miniature shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ-Child between pillars within a classical arch. Above them God the Father is blessing and holding the orb. On either side of him is a r...

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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]
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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]

[ca. 1480-1500]

Decoration: 4 full-page arched miniatures within borders decorated with flowers, curled leaves, berries and putti. There are fine 3 to 4-line illuminated initials, on gold grounds and infilled with fl...

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Floral border and initial (fol. 25r)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 25r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in purple-pink, gold, blue and green with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 40r)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 40r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in blue and gold, infilled with a pink and yellow flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 46r)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 46r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in pink, gold, blue and green, infilled with a blue flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 51v)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 51v)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in blue and gold, infilled with a pink and yellow flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 56v)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 56v)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in pink, gold, blue and green, infilled with a blue flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 62r)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 62r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in blue and gold, infilled with a pink and a purple flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Floral border and initial (fol. 72r)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 72r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

4-line initial in blue and gold, infilled with a pink flower, with white penwork decoration. Three-sided border of flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork tendrils.

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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)
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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

The large arched miniature depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with the Virgin Mary on the left and St. John on the right. Blood pours from Christ's wounds. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with a...

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Floral border and initial (fol. 104v)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 104v)

[ca. 1480-1500]

2-line initial in pink, red and gold, infilled with a blue flower, and with white penwork decoration. On the left, a column border decorated with flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork...

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Floral border and initial (fol. 105v)
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Floral border and initial (fol. 105v)

[ca. 1480-1500]

3-line initial in pink, red and gold, infilled with a blue leaf, and with white penwork decoration. On the left, a column border decorated with flowers, leaves and gold discs with concentric penwork t...

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