Unfinished Design for a Choir Book: Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple. 1408 - 1411
lorenzomonaco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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tea stained
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fading type
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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watercolor
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christ
This drawing by Lorenzo Monaco is an unfinished design for a choir book. The scene depicted is Christ entering the temple, with two figures in the foreground. The drawing is characterized by its delicate lines and detailed ornamentation, a typical feature of Early Renaissance Italian art. Monaco’s meticulous draftsmanship is clearly visible, with the emphasis on the decorative elements and the composition of the scene. This drawing, created between 1408 and 1411, showcases Monaco's artistic talent and his interest in illuminated manuscripts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this intricate artwork.
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