Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook
| Title | Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook |
|---|---|
| Artist | Northern German (possibly Munster) |
| Date | 15th century 15th century |
| Medium | Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with Plattdeutsch inscriptions in light brown, red and blue inks, on parchment |
| Classification | pen and ink drawings |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | W. Moses Willner Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook” is a work by Northern German (possibly Munster), dated 15th century. It is executed in manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with plattdeutsch inscriptions in light brown, red and blue inks, on parchment and classified as pen and ink drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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