This is a painting of a religious-themed medieval manuscript illumination. The illuminated page features an intricate image depicting a central figure seated on a throne holding a child, flanked by two standing figures adorned in religious attire, each holding open books. The throne is ornate with Gothic architectural elements. Above the seated figure is a golden halo, which extends to the child. The illustration is enclosed within a detailed border comprising of floral motifs. Below the image is a section of handwritten Latin text. At the bottom, three heraldic shields are painted with…
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Madonna and Child Enthroned between Saints Petronius and Alle (Eligius); Christ in the Initial A

Niccolò di Giacomo da Bologna (Bolognese, active 1348/1399)

in or after 1383

Medium
miniature on vellum
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 21 cm (14 x 8 1/4 in.)
Culture
Bolognese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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