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Premium Framed Print : Historiated initial B from an illuminated manuscript of the psalm Beatus Vir owned by St Benignus of Dijon, late 15th Century (litho)
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Historiated initial B from an illuminated manuscript of the psalm Beatus Vir owned by St Benignus of Dijon, late 15th Century (litho)
6001171 Historiated initial B from an illuminated manuscript of the psalm Beatus Vir owned by St Benignus of Dijon, late 15th Century (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historiated initial B from an illuminated manuscript of the psalm Beatus Vir owned by St Benignus of Dijon, late 15th Century. Illustration from Les Arts au Moyen Age, by du Sommerard, (Paris, c1840).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23287246
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Calligraphed Calligraphic Calligraphy Historiated Initial Macacques Monkey Monkeyl Monkeys Primate Primates Psalm Reptiles Ringed Snake Wrinting 15th 15 Xv Xvth Fifteenth Century Early Xv Century Late Xv Century Serpent Snakes
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This lithograph showcases a historiated initial B from an illuminated manuscript of the psalm Beatus Vir, which was owned by St Benignus of Dijon in the late 15th century. The artwork, created by the French School in the 19th century, is now part of a private collection. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring to life this religious scene from medieval times. In the center of the initial letter B, we see a snake coiled around itself, symbolizing temptation and evil. On top of it sits a mischievous monkey playing a musical instrument, adding an element of whimsy to this sacred image. The artist's skillful brushstrokes beautifully depict each animal with precision and realism. The snake's scales glisten as if catching sunlight while the monkey's fur appears soft and touchable. This attention to detail transports us back in time to witness these creatures as they were imagined centuries ago. Surrounded by delicate calligraphy and inscriptions, this historiated initial serves not only as decoration but also as an introduction to the psalm Beatus Vir. It invites viewers into a world where art intertwines with faith and spirituality. Through this lithograph print, we are reminded of both our shared human history and our enduring fascination with religion and its artistic expressions throughout different periods in time.
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