id:			127710
accession number:	1950.373.a
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/1950.373.a
updated:		2023-03-08 14:59:15.522000

Miniature Excised from a Gospel Book with Initial L[iber generationis]: The Symbol of St. Matthew (recto), c. 1125–1150. Italy, Florence, 12th century. Ink and tempera on vellum; sheet: 17.5 x 11.5 cm (6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1950.373.a

title:				Miniature Excised from a Gospel Book with Initial L[iber generationis]: The Symbol of St. Matthew (recto)
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creation date:			c. 1125–1150
creation date earliest:		1125
creation date latest:		1150
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creditline:			Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
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culture:	Italy, Florence, 12th century
technique:	ink and tempera on vellum
department:	Medieval Art
collection:	MED - Manuscript Illuminations
type:		Manuscript
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measurements: Sheet: 17.5 x 11.5 cm (6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

	title:		Illuminated Manuscripts
	opening date:   2004-10-10T00:00:00
	<i>Illuminated Manuscripts</i>. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer) (October 10, 2004-October 2, 2005).

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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS

* The Cleveland Museum of Art (10/10/2004 - 10/02/2005); "Illuminated Manuscripts"

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PROVENANCE

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wall description:
This initial L, for Liber generationis... (The book of the generation of Jesus Christ...), originally served as an introduction to the Gospel of St. Matthew. Unlike the Helmarshausen illuminator, who painted an actual portrait bust of St. Matthew (displayed nearby), this artist chose to paint within the letter the Evangelist's symbol, a winged man holding a book.
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