Manuscript Illumination with the Descent from the Cross, from a Book of Hours
Object type: Book of Hours; Manuscript cutting
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: North French
Date: late 15th century
Medium: Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment
Dimensions: 3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in. (8.7 x 6.9 cm)
Other (Illumination): 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.2 x 4.7 cm)
Mat: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Credit line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Accession year: 1932
Tags: Christ|Virgin Mary|Men|Descent from the Cross