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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Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio, 1597-99. Image taken from ARTstor.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio, 1597-99. Image taken from ARTstor.

  1. consubstantial reblogged this from historiated and added:
    Without a doubt my most favourite artist in the history...mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    You can also see this up close at the Google Art Project!
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