Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Germany, Cologne, second quarter of 11th century
MS M.651 fol. 50v

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Evangelist Mark nimbed, seated on cushioned faldstool? decorated with animal heads and feet, feet on footstool, pen in right hand, in left hand, scroll inscribed MARCIU(M) EVANGELII, grasped by nimbed symbol winged descending through door of building; architectural frame.