Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Germany, Cologne, second quarter of 11th century
MS M.651 fol. 8v

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Evangelist Matthew nimbed, seated on draped, cushioned faldstool? decorated with animal's head and foot, beside lectern, feet on footstool, pen in right hand, in left hand, scroll inscribed LIBRE MAT(THAEI) EUCANGELII MVX grasped by nimbed symbol descending through door of building; architectural frame.