Manuscript Leaf with the Pièta, from a Book of Hours
Object type: Book of Hours; Manuscript leaf
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: North French
Date: last quarter 15th century
Medium: Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment
Dimensions: Overall: 5 9/16 x 3 15/16 in. (14.1 x 10 cm)
Illumination: 5 1/16 x 3 3/8 in. (12.8 x 8.6 cm)
Study mat size: 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Credit line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Accession year: 1932
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