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Manuscript Leaf from a Bible (Deuteronomy), by English 13th Century, ink, 1240

Manuscript Leaf from a Bible (Deuteronomy)

English 13th Century

1240

ink

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Medieval

Dominant colour

Manuscript Leaf from a Bible (Deuteronomy) is a 1240 ink by English 13th Century, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
English 13th Century
When & what style?
1240
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This page is a Bible from the 1200s. The text is packed tight in two columns, written in a small, neat hand. Bright colors—red, blue, and gold—stand out against the faded brown ink. At the start of each section, big decorated letters jump off the page. The gold leaf shines like real metal. Tiny red marks dot the margins, maybe notes or corrections. The page looks old but still holds its colors well. Want to see more? Check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Artist

English 13th Century

This artist worked in the 1200s, painting tiny scenes inside handmade Bibles. Their Manuscript Leaf from a Bible shows Deuteronomy with ink, colored paint, and gold leaf on animal skin. The letters curve like vines, and…

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