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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The closed back panel of a diptych illustrating the Arma Christi, by the Master of Magdalen Legend, c. 1523. Information from ARTstor.

The closed back panel of a diptych illustrating the Arma Christi, by the Master of Magdalen Legend, c. 1523. Information from ARTstor.

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