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Initial V: The Ascension
Creator
Master MichaelAustrian Illuminator · 1420–present
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- about 1420–1430
- Medium
- Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink
- Culture
- Austrian
- Department
- Manuscripts
- Institution
- Getty Museum
- Object ID
- d4a55c7a-d8bf-4eb0-af91-c28743e5646c
An initial *V* marks the Introit for the Ascension, framing an image of Jesus' feet as he ascends into the clouds. This close-up view forces the viewer to see the event as if actually present as a witness. The text continues to the right of the initial: *[V]iri Galilei* ... (Men of Galilee...).
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