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Marlay Cutting IT. 9: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
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Marlay Cutting IT. 9: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276178 Marlay Cutting IT.9: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing two boys brought to a monastery by their parents (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 46x28.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: from Bologna; ); eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22659042
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Clerics Decretals Ecclesiastical Dress Gloss Glossed Inhabited Initial Novice Tonsure Monks
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This print captures a moment from the 14th century, showcasing an exquisite leaf with a miniature illustration from Gratian's Decretum. The artwork depicts two young boys being brought to a monastery by their parents, symbolizing the significant act of oblation in medieval times. The intricate details and delicate brushstrokes on this vellum piece are truly remarkable. The Italian School artist behind this masterpiece has skillfully adorned the manuscript with decorative pen flourishes and ornate ecclesiastical dress, bringing life to the scene. The inhabited initial draws our attention to these young children as they embark on their journey into monastic life. The image evokes curiosity about the lives of child oblates during that era, shedding light on their experiences within religious institutions. We can imagine them growing up under the guidance of clerics and monks, learning important values and dedicating themselves to a higher purpose. With its rich historical significance and artistic finesse, this print serves as a window into medieval society and offers us glimpses of how children were integrated into religious communities. Preserved at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, it stands as a testament to both human creativity and devotion throughout centuries past.
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