Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 97v

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Evangelist Mark, pearled nimbus, tonsured, seated on cushioned chair, with feet on cushion, raises right hand to face, beneath rays issuing from arc of heaven toward him, and beside open book on lectern in architectural niche; panels of foliate ornament and interlace.
Figure in architectural setting with knotted curtain, against gold background, within decorated frame.