Manuscript Leaf Cutting Showing an Illumiated Initial R with St. Protasius and St. Gervasius
Object type: Manuscript leaf cutting perhaps from a breviary
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Italian
Artist: Olivetan Master
Artist bio: Italian, active Milan, ca. 1425–ca. 1450
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Lombard
Date: mid-15th century
Medium: Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment
Dimensions: 3 7/16 x 3 9/16 in. (8.7 x 9 cm); mat: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Geography: Made in Milan   Italy  
Credit line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923
Accession year: 1923
Tags: Men|Saints