Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 188v

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Evangelist John, nimbed, sits on cushioned bench with footstool, writing with stylus in right hand in book on stand, and turning his head toward left; above, winged evangelist symbol, pearled nimbus, holding book in gable of architectural setting with animal heads.
Beginning of Gospel of John.