Pretty medieval manuscript of the day is a stunning historiated initial depicting an angel bearing the arms of Paris. I love the detail, the precision, the colours, the neatness. It’s lovely.

Image source: Image declared as in public domain on Wikimedia Commons because its copyright has expired.

• 3 months ago

• medieval art
• middle ages
• illuminated manuscripts
• medieval manuscripts

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