The History of Rome

The History of Rome
(Histoire Romaine)
 (c. 1399)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
black and red inks, tempera and gold leaf on parchment; modern binding
Measurements
44.0 × 32.5 cm (folio)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Printing/Publishing
by Livy, translated by Pierre Bersuire
Accession Number
411-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1937
© Public Domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Calligraphic History and Legend Human Figures
Subjects (specific)
histories (literary works) illuminated manuscripts Rome (inhabited place)

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