Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Austria, Salzburg, ca. 1050
MS G.44 fol. 103r

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Pentecost -- Flames issue from cloudy arc of heaven above eleven nimbed apostles, including Peter with book at center, some with hands raised, all with tongues of flames on their heads, seated on bench in architectural setting in which are heads of seven men, and three quarter figures of four men, possibly representing Nations of the World.
Illustration for Gospel reading on Pentecost Sunday.