Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel lectionary single leaves
Russia, Moscow, 1596
M.654.2

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Evangelist Matthew, name inscribed in Russian, nimbed, seated on bench with footstool, writing on scroll held in left hand, inscribed with Matthew 1:1. Beside him is desk with inkpots.
Behind him are two draped buildings.
Miniature is framed with floreate border.