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The image shows a document from The Fogg Art Museum, featuring a painting by Borrassá, a Spanish artist active from 1388 to 1424. The document includes an illustration of a double panel painting. On the left, it depicts St. John the Baptist dressed in a traditional camel skin robe, with a camel's head and feet pendant from the garment. On the right, it shows St. Barbara carrying a tower, an attribute of her martyrdom. The panel is framed by Gothic arches and cusping in gilt. The text explains that the Fogg Museum acquired this panel, which likely formed part of the retable of St. Peter from St. Pedro, Tarrasa, with other extant fragments now assembled in the rector's house in Sitges. The document also mentions another section of the same predella existing in a print collection at Barcelona, and a retable at Sitges that similarly shows the camel's head pendant from the garment.

The image is a document from The Fogg Art Museum, detailing a significant acquisition. The text at the top indicates the painting is by Luis Borràs, a Spanish painter, and is specifically noted as a work from the Spanish Gothic period.

The document describes a double-panel painting by Borràsá. On the left panel, there is an image of St. John the Baptist dressed in a camel's skin robe, with a camel's head pendant from the garment. The right panel depicts a figure of St. Barbara, an attribute of martyrdom, holding a tower.

The text below explains that this panel was purchased by the Fogg Museum from a Spanish dealer and is part of a larger retable (altarpiece). The description notes that the left panel shows St. John the Baptist, and the right panel shows St. Barbara, with the latter panel also including Gothic arches and a cusping gild. It is suggested that the panel is a fragment of a larger retable, specifically from St. Pedro, Tarrassa, which is now assembled in the rector’s office.

The document is printed on aged paper, suggesting it may be an old catalog or historical record. The image is a black-and-white print of the painting, showing the detailed artwork.

The image is a document from The Fogg Art Museum, detailing a painting by Luis Borrassá, a Catalan painter active from 1388 to 1424. The document appears to be a historical record or catalog entry.

Key points from the document include:

1. Title and Artist:

   • The document is titled "Painting by Borrassá, Spanish Gills."
   • The painting is identified as a work by Luis Borrassá.

2. Description of the Painting:

   • The Fogg Museum has acquired a double panel from a Spanish dealer.
   • The left panel shows the figure of St. John the Baptist dressed in the traditional camel's skin robe, with the camel's head and feet pendant from the garment.
   • The right panel features St. Barbara, depicted with the tower, an attribute of her martyrdom.

3. Artistic and Historical Context:

   • The document mentions that another part of the predella (the lowest part of an altarpiece) exists in a print collection at Barcelona.
   • It notes that the retable (altarpiece) at Sitges also shows the camel's head pendant from the garment.
   • The retable at St. Pedro, Tarrassa, had parts that are now assembled in the rector's office, suggesting the double panel might have been part of a larger altarpiece.

4. Artistic Details:

   • The whole panel is framed by Gothic arches and cusping in gilt.
   • The document notes that the garment of St. John in the central panel and the compartment of his preaching are part of the altarpiece of St. John Baptist in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at Paris.

The document is likely from an older collection or catalog, providing a historical context and detailed description of the specific artwork acquired by the museum.

The image is a historical document from The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, detailing the acquisition of a painting by Luis Borrassá, a Catalan painter active from 1388 to 1424.

The document features a black-and-white photograph of a double-panel painting by Borrassá. The left panel depicts St. John the Baptist dressed in a traditional camel's skin robe, with the camel's head and feet pendant from the garment. The right panel shows St. Barbara, holding a tower, which is her attribute of martyrdom.

The text describes that The Fogg Museum acquired this outstanding example of Borrassá's work from a Spanish dealer. The predella, or the base section of the altarpiece, which includes the camel's head pendant from the garment of St. John, is part of a collection at Barcelona. Another section of the same predella is found in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at Paris.

The document also mentions that it is possible the panel formed part of the retable of St. Peter from St. Pedro, Tárrega, with other extant fragments now assembled in the rector's house. The entire panel is framed by Gothic arches and cusping in gilt.

The image shows a page from a publication, specifically page 89, discussing a painting by Lluís Borrassà, a Catalan painter active from 1388 to 1424. The artwork has been acquired by The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The illustration on the page features a double-panel painting:

• The left panel depicts St. John the Baptist dressed in a traditional camel’s skin robe, holding a scroll that reads "ECCE AGNUS DEI" (Behold the Lamb of God). The camel’s head and feet are visible hanging from the garment.
• The right panel shows St. Barbara holding a tower, which is her traditional attribute. She is also depicted with Gothic arches and cusping in the background.

The text explains that this double panel is part of a larger altarpiece. The central panel and the compartment of St. John the Baptist's preaching, both parts of the original altarpiece, are located in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at Paris. The panel with St. Peter is in the rectory of St. Pedro de Tarrasa, and other fragments are also mentioned.

Additionally, the page mentions that the museum has a predella (a horizontal band below the main panels) from the same altarpiece in its print collection at Barcelona, showing the camel's head pendant from the garment in a similar style.

The image is a page from a document discussing a painting by the Spanish artist Luis Borrassá. The document is titled "The Fogg Art Museum" and is numbered 37. It features a black-and-white reproduction of a panel by Borrassá, depicting a figure of St. John the Baptist.

The text on the page provides details about the artwork:

1. Acquisition: The Fogg Museum of Harvard University acquired this piece from a Spanish dealer. It is noted as an outstanding example of Borrassá's work.
2. Artist Information: Luis Borrassá was a Catalan painter active from 1388 to 1424.
3. Description of the Painting: The panel shows St. John the Baptist dressed in traditional camel's skin robe, with the camel's head and feet pendant from the garment. The figure holds a scroll with the inscription "In agro de heremo."
4. Related Works: Another section of the same predella is in a private collection in Barcelona. A retable at Stiges also shows the camel's head pendant from the garment. The garment of St. John in the central panel and the compartment of his preaching are parts of the altarpiece of St. John Baptist in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at Paris. The Fogg Museum has a fragment that was acquired by them, showing the attribute of her martyrdom.
5. Artistic Style: The whole panel is enframed by Gothic canopies and tracery. The document mentions that it resembles part of the central formed part of the retable of St. Peter from St. Pedro, Tarrassa, with other extant fragments now assembled in the rector's house.

The page is hand-labeled at the top with "Painting by Borrassá Spanish Gils." The document appears to be part of a larger collection or catalog, as indicated by the numbering and the detailed description of the artwork.

The image shows a page from a book or magazine featuring an article titled "The Fogg Art Museum." At the top of the page, handwritten text reads "Painting by Borassá Spanish Gifts." Below this is a printed illustration of a double-panel painting by Luis Borrassá, a Catalan painter active from 1388 to 1424.

The double panel includes two figures. The left figure is identified as St. John the Baptist, dressed in the traditional camel's skin robe with the camel's head and feet pendant from the garment. The figure holds a scroll with text that is partially legible. The right figure is St. Barbara, holding a tower, a symbol of her martyrdom, and a palm branch. Both figures are framed by Gothic arches and include detailed backgrounds.

The text beneath the image provides details about the painting, including its purchase by the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, the significance of the figures depicted, and mentions other related works and fragments associated with the original panels. The page number "89" appears at the top right corner. The page has three holes punched along the left margin, indicating it may have been stored in a binder.

This is an image of a printed page with several sections of text and a printed reproduction of an artwork. The top of the page has handwritten text that says "Painting by Borrassá Spanish Gils." Below that, in typed text, the page is titled "The Fogg Art Museum." There is a header just above the artwork that reads "A Panel by Borrassá."

The artwork depicted appears to be a medieval or Gothic style panel showing two full-length figures standing side by side in an architectural setting that suggests a church or cathedral interior. The two figures are garbed in elaborate period clothing, and there are details such as a headpiece, gowns, and an object one figure is holding, which are indicative of a religious or historical story.

Below the image, there is a block of text providing context and information about the piece, mentioning the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, Lluís Borrassá, and a timeframe of activity from 1388 to 1424. It discusses specific details of the panel, such as the depiction of St. John, St. Peter, and the connection to other artifacts found in places like the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and St. Barbara. Further, the text describes aspects of the painting, such as the traditional camik's skin robe, and other features like Gothic arches and the use of gold, giving the impression it is part of a larger collection or set of paintings.

The page also features physical characteristics of a document, like a punched hole indicating it's part of a bound collection or file, with aged paper and what seems to be a fragment of another document pasted onto it.

The image is a page from a book or an article, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a painting by the Spanish artist Luis Borrassà. The painting depicts a figure of St. John the Baptist dressed in a traditional camel skin robe, with a camel's head and feet pendant from the garment. The painting is described as an outstanding example of Borrassà's work, and it was purchased by the Fogg Museum of Harvard University from a Spanish dealer. The image also includes a description of the painting, mentioning that it is a double panel with the right panel depicting St. John in the central panel and the left panel showing the garment of St. John. The description also mentions that the whole panel is framed in gilt, and it is possible that the panel formed part of the retable of St. Peter from St. Pedro de Tarrasa.

The image shows a page from a book or catalog with a black-and-white illustration and text. The illustration depicts a painting by the Spanish artist Luis Borrassa, which is part of the collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The painting shows two figures, a man and a woman, dressed in traditional medieval attire. The man is holding a scroll, and the woman is holding a plate. The text provides information about the painting, its origin, and its significance in the museum's collection. The page has a watermark in the upper right corner, indicating the page number as 89.