Emilian Artist

Saint John the Baptist

Written in Latin, a page from a Gradual, Introit to the Vigil of the Saint John the Baptist, Ne times Zacheria

Italy, likely Bologna, circa 1300

Overall dimensions, 515 x 367 mm.

Historiated initial “N”, 100 x 100 mm.

Rastrum, 30 mm. with four 4-lined staves (recto) & 28 mm. with seven 4-lined staves (verso), all in red ink

Tempera, ink and gold on parchment

$15,000

An illuminated Gradual leaf depcting saint john the baptist in an initial n made in bologna italy circa 1300 illuminated choirbook

Saint John the Baptist stands before a light rose-colored background within an initial N for Ne timeas Zacharias at the beginning vigil of his feast, observed on June 23rd. Holding a scroll, he points out to the text. The initial is encased in a deep blue square. Colorful leafy arms protrude out into the open margin. The historiated initial was painted by an artist or atelier possibly working in Emilia, demonstrating the strong artistic tendencies associated with Bologna. Dating from around 1300, it relates to a larger group of dispersed leaves in public collections in American and British institutions.

PROVENANCE

1. Dr. Otto Oren Fischer (1881-1961), American collector of antiquities, letters, autographs, rare books and manuscripts.

2. Private collection, USA.

illuminated manuscript page Emilian Artist Saint John the Baptist Italy, possibly Bologna, circa 1300 Overall Dimensions, 515 x 367 mm. Historiated Initial, 100 x 100 mm. Rastrum: verso 28 mm. Recto 30 mm with seven n 4-lined stave in red i
illuminated manuscript page Emilian Artist Saint John the Baptist Italy, possibly Bologna, circa 1300 Overall Dimensions, 515 x 367 mm. Historiated Initial, 100 x 100 mm. Rastrum: verso 28 mm. Recto 30 mm with seven n 4-lined stave in red i
illuminated manuscript page Emilian Artist Saint John the Baptist Italy, possibly Bologna, circa 1300 Overall Dimensions, 515 x 367 mm. Historiated Initial, 100 x 100 mm. Rastrum: verso 28 mm. Recto 30 mm with seven n 4-lined stave in red i
illuminated manuscript page Emilian Artist Saint John the Baptist Italy, possibly Bologna, circa 1300 Overall Dimensions, 515 x 367 mm. Historiated Initial, 100 x 100 mm. Rastrum: verso 28 mm. Recto 30 mm with seven n 4-lined stave in red i
illuminated manuscript page Emilian Artist Saint John the Baptist Italy, possibly Bologna, circa 1300 Overall Dimensions, 515 x 367 mm. Historiated Initial, 100 x 100 mm. Rastrum: verso 28 mm. Recto 30 mm with seven n 4-lined stave in red i
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