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Historiated Initial "N" with Crucifix from a Manuscript

n.d.
Manuscript cutting in tempera, colored inks, and silver and gold paint, with Latin inscriptions in brownish black ink, ruled in red, on vellum
29.2 × 21.5 cm (11.5 × 8.5 in)

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