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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Center panel of the Martyrdom of St. Hippolyte triptych by Dieric Bouts. Image taken from ARTstor.

Center panel of the Martyrdom of St. Hippolyte triptych by Dieric Bouts. Image taken from ARTstor.

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