Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 241v

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Evangelist John, pearled nimbus, stands before jagged rocks, turning head back toward rays issuing from starry arc of heaven, raising left hand and extending right forefingers toward Prochoros of Antioch, pearled nimbus, tonsured, seated on cushioned stool, with feet on cushion, pen in right hand writing in open book.
Figures in architectural setting, against gold background, within decorated frame.