Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, perhaps Gloucester, ca. 1130
MS M.777 fol. 3v

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Evangelist Matthew, name inscribed S(AN)C(TU)S MATHEVS, decorated nimbus, holds scroll in left hand and pen above inkstand in his right hand. He sits with his feet on seated, bearded symbol, pearled nimbus, winged, holding pen in right hand and scroll in left hand.