Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 128v

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Evangelist: Luke -- Luke, pearled nimbus, sits on cushioned bench with footstool, with left hand holding tablets or book, and with right hand dipping pen in one of two inkwells on stand; above, winged symbol, nimbed, as half figure, holds book in gable of architectural setting with animal heads.
Beginning of Gospel of Luke.