Copy of a historiated initial
Facsimile
2nd half 19th century (made)
2nd half 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Caleb Wing was a specialist in the reproduction of medieval illuminations. John Jarman (died 1864) was one of the collectors for whom he worked. This facsimile was made from the Della Rovere Missal, which was illuminated in Italy in the 1490s by Francesco Bettini. It was probably made while Wing was repairing the original, which had been damaged by a flood. At that time John Jarman owned the Missal.
Wing was also a teacher. We know that he gave lessons in 'Missal Painting and Flower Painting from Nature' to young women in Brighton during the holiday season in 1859. Illumination was considered to be a genteel pastime. It was a drawing-room pursuit for women of good family. It was claimed to be more rewarding than embroidery or crochet-work.
Wing was also a teacher. We know that he gave lessons in 'Missal Painting and Flower Painting from Nature' to young women in Brighton during the holiday season in 1859. Illumination was considered to be a genteel pastime. It was a drawing-room pursuit for women of good family. It was claimed to be more rewarding than embroidery or crochet-work.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Copy of a historiated initial |
| Materials and techniques | Water-based pigments, gilding and ink on parchment |
| Brief description | Copy by Caleb Wing of a historiated initial (Presentation of Christ in the Temple), signed by Francesco Bettini, in the Della Rovere Missal, made in Rome in the 1490s; England; second half of the 19th century |
| Physical description | Specimen of a manuscript |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Purchased from Sotheby's London, sale of 11 March 1899, lot 133. Bought for £3.12.6). Information drawn from the Register of Drawings 1896 to 1902, p. 54. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Caleb Wing was a specialist in the reproduction of medieval illuminations. John Jarman (died 1864) was one of the collectors for whom he worked. This facsimile was made from the Della Rovere Missal, which was illuminated in Italy in the 1490s by Francesco Bettini. It was probably made while Wing was repairing the original, which had been damaged by a flood. At that time John Jarman owned the Missal. Wing was also a teacher. We know that he gave lessons in 'Missal Painting and Flower Painting from Nature' to young women in Brighton during the holiday season in 1859. Illumination was considered to be a genteel pastime. It was a drawing-room pursuit for women of good family. It was claimed to be more rewarding than embroidery or crochet-work. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.310-1899 |
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| Record created | February 27, 2004 |
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