The framing of the miniatures of the benedictional of St. Aethelwold : meaning and function

The frames surrounding the miniatures of the tenth-century manuscript, "The Benedictional of St. Aethelwold" (British Museum, Add. MS. 49598) are so sumptuous and striking that they almost seem to overwhelm the enclosed scenes. Closer study, however, makes it apparent that the artists used...

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Main Author: McKendy, Eilish
Language:English
Published: 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/22013