Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, Canterbury, 1000-1020
MS M.869. Fol. 126v

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Within architectural frame Evangelist John, nimbed, holding pen in right hand, is seated at draped lectern, left hand holding book open on the lectern. He looks upward toward hand of God, next to tower at left.
Above, enclosed in medallion, evangelist symbol (eagle), nimbed, holds roll in talons.