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Manuscript Illumination with Saint Lawrence in an Initial C, from a Gradual

Don Simone Camaldolese Italian, Florentine
ca. 1380–90
Not on view
When embellished with a figure or a scene, the opening letter of a hymn serves as a visual prompt to members of the choir. Here, the figure dressed as a deacon and holding a large grill is Saint Lawrence, whose feast is celebrated on August 10. Still visible in the margin is a note to the artist indicating that a figure (figura) should be painted in the letter.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Manuscript Illumination with Saint Lawrence in an Initial C, from a Gradual
  • Artist: Don Simone Camaldolese (Italian, active Florence, 1375–98)
  • Date: ca. 1380–90
  • Geography: Made in Florence, Italy
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Tempera, ink and gold on parchment
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 7/8 x 7 9/16 in. (15 x 19.2 cm)
    Mat size: 10 11/16 x 12 1/2 in. (27.2 x 31.8 cm)
  • Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. A. M. Minturn, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.61.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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