Leaf from the Antiphonal of Cardinal Bessarion

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Leaf from the Antiphonal of Cardinal Bessarion

Creator

Franco dei Russi

Italian Illuminator · 1453–1482

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Franco dei Russi first appeared in records in 1455, where he is listed as working on a sumptuous bible for Borso d'Este of Ferrara. The records refer to him as "Franco da Mantova" which may indicate that he was originally from Mantua. His work during his years in Ferrara reveal an interest in large-scale figures with weighty draperies, tempered by a courtliness and attention to detail. In the earl

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Date
about 1455–1461
Medium
Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink
Culture
Italian
Department
Manuscripts
Institution
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