Artwork
Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment (verso)
Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment (verso) is an ink drawing by Italian 13th Century. It dates from 1275 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The decorations are interesting because they are handmade and very detailed, which was typical for books made during this time.
This painting shows a page with red and blue ink on vellum.
It has fancy letters and decorations.
The decorations are interesting because they are handmade and very detailed, which was typical for books made during this time.
The artist used red and blue ink to make the letters stand out.
This was a common way to decorate important pages in old books.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Italian 13th Century.
Overview
This artwork is a page from a medieval antiphonal fragment, created on vellum using red and brown ink with decorative elements in red and blue.
Technique & Style
The page features intricate, handmade decorations and lettering, characteristic of medieval manuscript illumination. The use of red and blue ink for highlighting and decoration was a common practice in important pages of medieval books.
Context
The style of this fragment is related to the work of Italian artists from the 13th century, a period known for its elaborate manuscript illustrations.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist shaped the look of church music between 1250 and 1299, painting bold red-and-blue initials on vellum pages meant for choirs.
