[Manuscript illumination: Initial O]
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: [late 12th century]
Dimensions:
Image: 151 x 140 mm (15.1 x 14 cm)
Sheet: 353 x 360 mm (35.3 x 36 cm)
Medium: Ink, paint and gold leaf on parchment
Object number: F.13.2
DescriptionNativity scene - latin text and musical notation. Capital O in blue, red, green and flesh colours, depicting two haloed women in blue by a cradle containing a baby with a halo, above an ark, below a stylised building, and in front of a canopy, three other women and a boy present. Musical notation and Latin text on verso.