Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, 1051-1064
MS M.708 fol. 42v

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Below curtain suspended from frame, Evangelist Luke, nimbed, beardless, is seated on chair, beside draped lectern. He writes on writing tablet with pen held in right hand and holds scraper in left hand. To right, winged ox, nimbed, descending, holds scroll.
Figure within gold frame.