Praying Saint (Moses?) with Christ in a Historiated Initial "L", from a Choirbook
| Title | Praying Saint (Moses?) with Christ in a Historiated Initial "L", from a Choirbook |
|---|---|
| Artist | Italian (probably Rimini) related to the style of Neri da Rimini (Italian, active 1300-1322) |
| Date | c. 1300 13th century |
| Medium | Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with gothica textura inscriptions in light black ink, verso, ruled in red, on parchment |
| Classification | tempera |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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