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Illuminated Initial Letter 'The Vision of Obadiah' (© Winchester Cathedral Triforium Gallery)
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© Winchester Cathedral Triforium Gallery

Illuminated Initial Letter 'The Vision of Obadiah'

Artist: Medieval

Location: Winchester Cathedral Triforium Gallery

Date: 1160 - 1180

Materials: oil on parchment

Dimensions: 14 x 11 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £400 (Total: £400)

Vendor: Sir Richard Sykes

Review number: 1526 (1948)

Provenance:
Sir Mark Sykes

Description:
An illuminated initial letter 'V' from the Winchester Bible. Initial by Master of the Gensis, over a design by the Master of the Leaping Figures.

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