Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 40v

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Christ: Baptism -- John Baptist, nimbed, raises right hand to shoulder of Christ, cross-nimbed, standing in river Jordan; nimbed dove of Holy Ghost is perched on His head.
Scene in architectural setting with domed towers.
Illustration of Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17.