Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel lectionary single leaves
Russia, Moscow, 1596
M.654.1

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Evangelist Luke, name inscribed in Russian, nimbed, seated on bench with footstool, writing in book on lap, inscribed with Luke 1:1. Beside him is desk with inkpot, stylus, and lectern, upon which is parchment scroll also inscribed with Luke 1:1.
Behind him are two draped buildings.
Miniature is framed with floreate border.