Decorated Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple., Lorenzo Monaco, 1408–11

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Decorated Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple., 1408–11, Pen and pale grayish brown ink, brush and pale grayish brown wash (figural scene), pen and pale brown ink, over construction in leadpoint, ruling and compass work (ornamental parts), ruled lines in red ink, notes and words in pen and dark brown ink (musical score), on vellum, Overall: 12 x 9 5/8 in. ( x cm), Drawings, Lorenzo Monaco (Piero di Giovanni) (Italian, Florence (?) ca. 1370–1425 Florence (?)), Wound around the initial 'D' is a complex ornamental design of exquisitely rendered naturalistic flowers, and a portion of musical notation is visible at upper right. Within the capital 'D' is a figural scene depicting Christ entering the Temple

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