Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Turkey, Istanbul, mid 12th century
MS M.692 fol. 6r

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John Baptist: recognizing Christ -- Two men, one holding roll, beside John Baptist nimbed, scroll in left hand, right hand indicating medallion containing half figure of Christ, cross as nimbus, right hand raised, roll in left.
Illustration for John 1:35-52, read on Wednesday after Easter (Wednesday of first week of John readings).