Manuscript Illumination with the Assumption of the Virgin in an Initial G, from a Gradual, Attributed to Cosmè Tura, 1450–60

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Manuscript Illumination with the Assumption of the Virgin in an Initial G, from a Gradual, 1450–60, Made in Ferrara, Italy, Italian, Tempera, ink, and gold on parchment, Overall: 12 5/16 x 13 9/16 in. ( x cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, Attributed to Cosmè Tura (Cosimo di Domenico di Bonaventura) (Italian, Ferrara ca. 1433–1495 Ferrara), This miniature shows the twelve apostles kneeling around the tomb of the Virgin and gazing up to watch her ascension to heaven. A peculiar green dragon at the upper right, gazes menacingly at the Virgin with open jaws

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Size: 4692px × 4204px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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