Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Italy, San Benedetto Po, between 1075 and 1099
MS M.492 fol. 14v

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, wearing pallium inscribed with three crosses, seated on chair with arched back and footstool, points to open book, inscribed LIBER GENERATIONIS FILII D(AVI)D FILII ABRAHA(M) based on Matthew 1:1, and held by half-nude figure, possibly wingless symbol.