Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Turkey, Istanbul, mid 12th century
MS M.692 fol. 260r

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Christ: Baptism -- Circle, possibly nimbus of dove of Holy Ghost, above Christ, cross-nimbed, flanked by John Baptist nimbed, roll in left hand, right touching His head, and nimbed angel, veiled hands extended.
Illustration for Epiphany, January 6; Matthew 3:13-17.