Illuminated introductory Epistola from Sabellico's Decades rerum Venetarum
An illuminated page from the 1487 printing of Sabellico's Decades rerum Venetarum. The illumination includes an initial letter "V" and decorative acorn and oak leaf border. The illumination is done in yellow, brown, green, red, and blue color with gold accents.
Torresanus, Andreas, de Asula, 1451-1529
Venice (Italy)
Sabellico, 1436?-1506
Latin
Decoration and ornament
Letters of the alphabet
Plants in art
Acorns
Oak
Leaves
Fifteenth century
42 cm (approx.)
Still image
illuminations (paintings)
Folio
1487 SABE
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