Northern France (possibly Paris), 1470-1490

This collage consists of miniatures from what was originally an ornate and richly illuminated manuscript, stylistically reminiscent of Parisian work from the late fifteenth century. There exist three other collages from this same manuscript--one is also part of this collection. Altogether, forty-eight miniatures from this manuscript are known to survive. These illustrations depict several unusual subjects, including: St. Helen finding the True Cross (upper right corner); Christ being shown the tribute penny (lower left corner); and Solomon ordering the cutting down of the tree which would eventually become the Cross (lower right corner).

Parchment, 1 collage, 355 x 324 (each miniature 55 x 60) mm.