Photo of collection object Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari — Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari, c. 1275–1300. Bound illuminated manuscript in Latin; brown morocco binding; ink, tempera and gold on vellum; 533 leaves , Overall: 35.6 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 2008.2.1.a. CC0.

Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari

c. 1275–1300

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari, c. 1275–1300. Southern France, Toulouse(?), 13th century. Bound illuminated manuscript in Latin; brown morocco binding; ink, tempera and gold on vellum; 533 leaves ; overall: 35.6 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 2008.2.1.a

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Bound Volume
Formatted Medium: Bound illuminated manuscript in Latin; brown morocco binding; ink, tempera and gold on vellum; 533 leaves
Medium: bound, illuminated, manuscript, latin, brown, morocco, binding, ink, tempera, gold, vellum, leaves
Dimensions: Overall: 35.6 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.)
Departments: Medieval Art
Accession Number: 2008.2.1.a
Credit Line: John L. Severance Fund
Rights Statement: CC0