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Historiated initial showing the Parable of the Importunate Friend

Manuscript Cutting
early 16th century (made)
Place of origin

Historiated initial E showing the Parable of the Importunate Friend (Luke:11:5-8), from a choirbook, France (Paris?), ca.1500.


Object details

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TitleHistoriated initial showing the Parable of the Importunate Friend
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Historiated initial E showing the Parable of the Importunate Friend (Luke:11:5-8), from a choirbook, France (Paris?), ca.1500.
Dimensions
  • Height: 95mm
  • Width: 100mm
Production typeUnique
Object history
Purchased from Messrs Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, London, on 10 April 1923 together with other cuttings (as Flemish, late 15th century). Information from Departmental Circulation Register 1923.
Cuttings from the same manuscript in the V&A collection: CIRC.312-1923, CIRC.313-1923, CIRC.314-1923, CIRC.317-1923.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.313-1923

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
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