Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
France, Saint-Omer, early 11th century
MS M.333 fol. 84r

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Odbertus of S. Omer: Scene, presenting Book to Bertinus -- Cowled monk, possibly Dodolinus of S. Omer, holds book in draped hands. Abbot Odbert, tonsured, presents book in draped hands toward Bertinus, nimbed, wearing abbot's habit, standing beside draped altar on steps. He blesses with his right hand and holds maniple in left hand.