Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Hamilton lectionary
Constantinople, end of 11th century
MS M.639 fol. 3v

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Apostle, Peter: at Sepulcher -- Apostle Peter, name inscribed, nimbed, stands with hands raised, forming part of initial Tau; in center margin, cover raised from sarcophagus, inscribed, containing grave clothes.
Illustration for the reading of Luke 24:12-35 for Easter Tuesday.