Item Info

Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial E with the Baptism of Christ
Notes: This initial begins the Introit for the feast of Epiphany (Jan. 6), "Ecce aduenit dominator dominus ..." (Behold the Lord the Ruler is come). It was illuminated by a follower of Duccio di Buoninsegena (ca. 1255 -1319). Duccio, as he is commonly known, is considered to be the founder of Renaissance painting in Siena.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1646113
Country: Country:Italy
City/Town/Township:Siena

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1315
Image Dimensions Width: 474 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 69:1
Creator Name: Duccio di Buoninsegna, follower of - Artist