Joshua before the Lord

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1270

This is a photograph of a medieval manuscript page. The image shows an illuminated manuscript spread across two pages, featuring text in dark brown ink written in a formal, gothic script, with red and blue embellishments and paragraph markers. The left page contains a large, ornate initial 'I' in gold, detailed with intricate geometric patterns and spirals that extend into the margins. Below the large initial is a historiated letter, containing a small illustration of two figures in medieval attire conversing, surrounded by a golden background within the letter. The manuscript appears to be made on vellum or parchment, evident from the translucency and texture of the pages. The composition demonstrates the precision and artistry of medieval calligraphy and illumination, reflecting the labor and aesthetic sensitivity of scribes from that period.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1270
Type
Drawing
Medium
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Dimensions
48.7 × 71 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a photograph of a medieval manuscript page. The image shows an illuminated manuscript spread across two pages, featuring text in dark brown ink written in a formal, gothic script, with red and blue embellishments and paragraph markers. The left page contains a large, ornate initial 'I' in gold, detailed with intricate geometric patterns and spirals that extend into the margins. Below the large initial is a historiated letter, containing a small illustration of two figures in medieval attire conversing, surrounded by a golden background within the letter. The manuscript appears to be made on vellum or parchment, evident from the translucency and texture of the pages. The composition demonstrates the precision and artistry of medieval calligraphy and illumination, reflecting the labor and aesthetic sensitivity of scribes from that period.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700