This is a painting of an alphabetic initial. The image features a decorated letter 'O' with rich colors and intricate designs, surrounded by a gold leaf background. The letter is composed of vines, foliage, shades of blue, green, pink, and gold, and bejeweled circular motifs. Inside the 'O', a robed figure is depicted, raising one hand. The use of gold and detailed patterns is indicative of illuminated manuscript illustrations typical of Medieval or Renaissance art.
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Praying Prophet

Lorenzo Monaco (Florentine, c. 1370 - c. 1425)

1410/1413

Medium
miniature on vellum
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 13.1 x 12.9 cm (5 3/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Culture
Florentine
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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