Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 4r

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Christ: Baptism -- John Baptist, pearled nimbus, wearing partly draped mantle, stands on rocky shore, with right hand baptizing Christ, pearled crossed nimbus, nude, submerged up to His waist in River Jordan; fish swims at His feet.
Above, Hand of God emerges from arc of heaven above dove of Holy Ghost descending in rays toward His head.
At right, two angels, pearled nimbi, stand with draped hand at far shore.
Scene within decorated frame.
Inscription above the frame in Armenian, BAPTISM OF CHRIST.