Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Turkey, Lake Van region, 14th century
M.1112v

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Christ: Baptism -- Angel nimbed, right hand raised toward John Baptist nimbed, right hand extended to head of Christ cross-nimbed, standing in Jordan; above, Hand of God, inscribed "Thou art my beloved Son" (Armenian), emerging from arc of Heaven, indicating dove of Holy Ghost from which rain of fire descends over head and shoulders of the Christ.
All figures inscribed; inscription of prayer of Vrt'anes the painter.