[Manuscript illumination: Apostle with book and cross]
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: [14th century]
Dimensions:
Image: 65 x 50 mm (6.5 x 5 cm)
Sheet: 294 x 206 mm (29.4 x 20.6 cm)
Medium: Paint and gold leaf on parchment
Object number: F.40
DescriptionMiniature showing the figure of the Apostle Simon with a blue halo, pink robe and green and blue cloak, holding a cross in his right hand and a red book in left hand. It seems likely that this image of the Apostle Simon may have inhabited a large historiated major initial. Although time seems to have dimmed the colours somewhat, this figure is still a beautiful example of 14th century Italian illumination and in particular, the treatment of the human form