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: the vision, luc-olivier merson, 19th c., crucifixion, angels, vision, saint, saint catherine?, art,
missfolly:

The Vision, Legend of the 14th Century, by Luc-Olivier Merson, 1872

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missfolly:

The Vision, Legend of the 14th Century, by Luc-Olivier Merson, 1872

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