page from the Holy Bible in Bohemian
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This page from the Holy Bible in Bohemian features a hand-colored woodcut illustration. The scene depicts a group of people gathered around a stone wall, with one figure standing out in a red robe. The text is written in a foreign language, with some words underlined in red. The illustration is surrounded by text, which appears to be a passage from the Bible. The use of hand-colored woodcuts was a common technique during the Renaissance period, adding a touch of elegance to the page. For more information on this style of artwork, look up the technique of woodcut.
