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Simon Assists in Carrying The Cross - One of four Illuminated pages from a Book of Hours
Simon Assists in Carrying The Cross - One of four Illuminated pages from a Book of Hours

Simon Assists in Carrying The Cross - One of four Illuminated pages from a Book of Hours

Artist
Associated
Datec. 1430 - 1450
Mediumwatercolour on vellum
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 16.4 cm
Frame: Height: 40.3 cm, Width: 35.4 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Webster Bequest, 1921.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004579
Keywords
About MeThe book of hours is a Christian devotional book popular in the Medieval period. This extract is thought to be from a Dutch book of hours, probably dating from c1430-1450, and from the part known as the hours of the cross.
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