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Cuttings from an illuminated manuscript consisting of several decorative border pieces, containing dolphins, cherubs, portrait cameos and the arms of Cardinal Antonio Pallavicini.

Italian; Florentine

Artwork Details

Cuttings from an illuminated manuscript consisting of several decorative border pieces, containing dolphins, cherubs, portrait cameos and the arms of Cardinal Antonio Pallavicini.
1489(?)
Italian; Florentine
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
11 x 16 ½ in. (27.94 x 41.91 cm)
Museum Purchase
1971/2.10

Description

From a manuscript made for Cardinal Antonio Pallavicini, perhaps to celebrate his receiving the Cardinal's hat from Innocent VIII in 1489.

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