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Preferred Citation

Medieval Manuscript Leaf, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.

Content Description

A leaf from what was likely a book of hours. The leaf is 8 x 5 3/4 inches and is written in Latin with a mix of black ink and colored pigments. The illuminated letters appear to be gilded.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Christian art and symbolism -- 14th century
• Civilization, Medieval -- 14th century
• Latin language
• Manuscripts (document genre)
• Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)