Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
France, possibly St. Bertin, or Belgium, at St. Vaast in Arras, late 10th century
MS M.827 fol. 98v

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Evangelist John, decorated nimbus, seated on cushioned bench with footstool, raises left hand to face and with pen his his right hand writes on open book placed on lectern.
He is framed by curtains suspended from border.
Four corners of border decorated with medallions.