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Leaf from a Prayerbook – 1

Description of Art: Leaf from a Prayerbook reflects the devotional artistry of medieval manuscript illumination, created for personal prayer and quiet spiritual reflection. The page is carefully arranged with hand-written text accompanied by decorative initials, ornamental borders, and symbolic imagery that guide the reader’s focus and meditation. Rich pigments, precise line work, and occasional gold accents elevate the sacred words, transforming prayer into a visual and contemplative experience. Both functional and beautiful, the leaf embodies the medieval belief that faith, craftsmanship, and daily devotion were inseparable, turning written prayer into an intimate work of art.

Painting Title: Leaf from a Prayerbook

Artist: Manuscript
Year Published: 15th Century
Size of painting: 4 13/16” x 3 5/16”

Collection #: BB-1082

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