Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, probably Canterbury, ca. 1065
MS M.709 fol. 48v

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Ox, nimbed, holding scroll in both hands, issues from arc of heaven toward Evangelist Mark, nimbed, beardless, seated on throne with footstool. He holds pen in right hand and grasps scroll with left hand.
Border of foliate ornament frames figure.