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Decorated Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple.
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Pen and pale grayish brown ink brush and pale grayish brown wash (figural scene) pen and pale brown ink over construction in leadpoint ruling and compass work (ornamental parts) ruled lines in red ink notes and words in pen and dark brown ink (musical score) on vellum
Drawings and Prints, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Lila Acheson Wallace Gift 1999
Title: Decorated Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple.
Description:
Pen and pale grayish brown ink brush and pale grayish brown wash (figural scene) pen and pale brown ink over construction in leadpoint ruling and compass work (ornamental parts) ruled lines in red ink notes and words in pen and dark brown ink (musical score) on vellum.
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