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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Posted on 8th January 2012
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Tags: John the Baptist, art, el greco, saint, spain, 17th c. art, 16th c. art, mannerism,
St. John the Baptist by El Greco, 1597-1603. Image taken from ARTstor.

St. John the Baptist by El Greco, 1597-1603. Image taken from ARTstor.

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