Border from an Almanac

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, ca. 1489

This is a photograph of a historical illuminated text page. The page features two columns of printed Latin text. Along the left side of the page is a decorative border with botanical motifs and figures colored in green, yellow, and pink. The calligraphic banner along the top of the page contains intricate medieval manuscript style text. The document suggests an origin in the early print period.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datering
ca. 1489
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in green, brown, rose, and yellow
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a photograph of a historical illuminated text page. The page features two columns of printed Latin text. Along the left side of the page is a decorative border with botanical motifs and figures colored in green, yellow, and pink. The calligraphic banner along the top of the page contains intricate medieval manuscript style text. The document suggests an origin in the early print period.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490