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1250 Illumination on parchment, 35,6 x 23,8 cm British Museum, London This is the frontispiece of the "Historia Anglorum" by Matthew Paris (died 1259), artist and historian. The picture represents the Virgin and Child with the artist kneeling. The style of it is outline drawing, tinted with colour. This technique is very old and it had been momentarily revived by Matthew Paris and his associates. Artist: MINIATURIST, English , Historia Anglorum , 1201-1250 , English , illumination , historical |
