1. decorated with historical narrative scenes or figures; illustrated with narrative imagery
Usage: chiefly used in art history and manuscript studies; often applied to medieval manuscripts, capitals, and borders

Examples

• The historiated initial letter featured a scene of the saint's martyrdom.
• Medieval manuscripts often contained historiated margins filled with biblical scenes.
• The historiated capital at the beginning of the chapter depicted the author at his desk.
• Historiated borders were a hallmark of luxury manuscripts in the 15th century.
• The illuminated manuscript's historiated initials told stories from the lives of the saints.