Leaf from Psalter of Jernoul de Camphaing: Initial C with King Praying before Altar
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Created for Jernoul de Camphaing [1], Northeast France, ca. 1250-1275. Léon Gruel, Paris, late 19th-early 20th century [2]; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, early 20th century (?); by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
[1] Red inscription on fol. 226r
[2] Inscription on front pastedown: Add. Ms. 18
Geographies
France (Place of Origin)
Measurements
Folio H: 4 15/16 × W: 3 9/16 in. (12.5 × 9 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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W.42.170R