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Inside the form of a letter D are seven men in red and blue robes, one with a triangular hat, at a long table covered in white cloth.
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France / c. 1300

Bishop at Mass in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook

Bishop at Mass in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook

Look closely at Bishop at Mass in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook. Inside the form of a letter D are seven men in red and blue robes, one with a triangular hat, at a long table covered in white cloth.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates Bishop at Mass in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook to c. 1300.

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A CLOSER LOOK

French or possibly southern Netherlandish follower of Master Honoré (French, flourished 1288-1300) made this drawing and watercolor. The museum dates it c. 1300.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoBishop at Mass in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook

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