Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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Mass of St. Gregory by Robert Campin, 1430. Image taken from ARTstor.

Mass of St. Gregory by Robert Campin, 1430. Image taken from ARTstor.

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