Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Hamilton lectionary
Constantinople, end of 11th century
MS M.639 fol. 125r

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1) Evangelist Luke, nimbed, name inscribed, writing on tablet in left hand, seated on cushioned bench, feet on footstool, beside lectern on which are scroll, inkstand, compass, and objects; books on shelves of lectern; buildings and foliage in background.
Miniature within frame decorated with foliate and geometric ornament, flanked by two trees.
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2) John Baptist, nimbed, name inscribed, roll in left hand, forming initial Tau.
Illustration for the reading of Luke 3:12-22 for the Monday of the First Luke week.