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Leaf from a Bible: Initial E: Entwined Lions and Serpents (1 of 2 Excised Leaves)

Unknown artist

Maximum print size

13.0 × 17.3 cm · 5.1 × 6.8 in

at 300 DPI from the 1,536 × 2,046 px original. Too small for a standard frame at full quality. Best viewed on screen.

Frame: 20.3 × 25.4 cm · 8.0 × 10.0 in
Mat opening: 13.0 × 17.3 cm · 5.1 × 6.8 in
Mat border, sides: 3.8 cm · 1.5 in
Mat border, top and bottom: 4.1 cm · 1.6 in

Colour palette

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Details

Date: c. 1225–50
Medium: tempera and ink on vellum
Type: Manuscript
Origin: England, Glastonbury(?), 13th century
Orientation: portrait
Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art ↗

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