Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 105r

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Christ: calling Peter and Andrew -- In foreground, Christ, rayed crossed nimbus, extends both hands toward Peter, oar in left hand, and Andrew, both nimbed, in boat, leaning over side of the boat grasping net full of fish. In background, left, Christ, rayed nimbus, walks with Peter and Andrew, both nimbed. Boat in which are figures is in stream. On far bank, two men sit on ground near fish and fire.
Scene in landscape with trees and stream, walled city in distance.
Beginning of Gospel reading for feast of Apostle Andrew, November 30.