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Initial D[omine] from a Choral Book: King Solomon

Guglielmo Giraldi del Magri [or del Magro]LinkedCulture matchlcp-d1b3844f4dc5

Date: c. 1470–1480
Medium: ink, tempera and gold on vellum
Culture: Italy, Ferrara, 15th century
Department: Medieval Art
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID: 128960

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The initial D takes the form of the Temple at Jerusalem, built by King Solomon, who occupies the initial's interior space. The remaining letters omine (the Latin word for Lord), reside beneath the D against grounds of alternating colors. This once was part of a group of Old Testament portraits decorating a choral book. Giraldi held a privileged reputation as an illuminator for the court of Borso d'Este, Duke of Ferrara (died 1471).

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Credit line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Provenance: Ottley | Ottley

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