Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual
Germany, Nuremberg, 1507-1510
MS M.905 II, fol. 1r

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Christ: calling Peter and Andrew -- Christ, cross-nimbed, stands on shore of Sea of Galilee. In boat near shore, Andrew, stands with oar (?) beside Peter, tonsured, leaning over and holding net, with fish, in water. Sea and mountains in background. Scene within decorated initial D.
In lower margin, spotted dog chases rabbit, amid foliate ornament.