File:Initial Q- A Judge Pointing to Two Men with a Ram - Google Art Project.jpg
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[edit]Initial Q: A Judge Pointing to Two Men with a Ram
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Unknown – illuminator |
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| Title |
Initial Q: A Judge Pointing to Two Men with a Ram |
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| Object type | Folio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
Medieval law books, like this one from the kingdom of Aragon, addressed all aspects of medieval life and society, including animal care and ownership. The text on this page, beginning with the large letter Q on the left, concerns astates the law about theft:that ifa someonethief steals a breeding ram, he must pay the owner back with a ram of equal ability. As the judge, seated on the left, presides over the case, the ram is returned to his presumable owner, on the right. The figureshepherd at the center of the initial is likely the shepherd who, a witnessed to the crime. He, stands before an altar, emphasizing the legitimacy of his testimony. |
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| Date | about 1290 - 1310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | "Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | height: 365 mm (14.37 in); width: 240 mm (9.44 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accession number |
lido.getty.edu-gm-obj5158 |
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| Notes | More info at museum site | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | SwEfZMOEgCKh3g at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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