Miniatures from Boethius, Consolation de philosophie
A illuminated manuscript of Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy, produced around 1460 in France for a literate lay reader, now held by the J. Paul Getty Museum. The miniatures show allegorical scenes with richly dressed figures in pale gowns, headdresses and tall hats set against gold grounds, blue and red backdrops, and framed borders of flowers, vines and fruit; a designer could draw on the saturated palette, the gilt frames and the stylised costume and architecture.
