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Single Leaf from a Missal: The Crucifixion
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Single Leaf from a Missal: The Crucifixion

Nicolò da Bologna (Italian, c. 1325–1403), artist · c. 1390 · ink, tempera, and gold on vellum

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Symbolizing the Eucharist, this leaf depicts angels holding chalices to collect blood from Christ's five wounds.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineSingle Leaf from a Missal: The Crucifixion, c. 1390. Attributed to Nicolò da Bologna (Italian, c. 1325–1403). Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; sheet: 26.8 x 20.2 cm (10 9/16 x 7 15/16 in.); framed: 52.4 x 39.7 cm (20 5/8 x 15 5/8 in.); matted: 48.9 x 36.2 cm (19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift from J. H. Wade, 1924.1013
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