[Manuscript illumination: Initial/Miniature]
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: early - mid 13th century
Medium: Ink, paint and gold leaf on parchment
Object number: F.33.3
DescriptionAlthough this may originally have been part of an historiated initial, no initial can actually be seen. All we are left with is a miniature of Christ, as identified by the cross within his halo, who seems to be blessing someone and/or gesturing to something (probably the text). The half-length figure sits on a blue rectilinear ground with decorative overpainting.