Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, Canterbury, 1000-1020
MS M.869. Fol. 017v

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Within architectural frame, Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, is seated on bench beside draped lectern, upon which is open book, holding pen in right hand, feet resting on draped footstool.
Above him is evangelist symbol (angel), as half-figure, nimbed, wearing fillet, holding scroll with both hands.