Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 512r

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Within initial I:
Under trefoil arch, Evangelist Mark, nimbed and tonsured, and wearing deacon's vestments, stands holding open book with both hands.
Figure is set against beige background, within initial with marginal extender that includes fantastic animal.
Beginning of Mark.