Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 6r

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Christ: Miracle of raising Lazarus -- Twelve apostles, each with pearled nimbus, accompany Christ, pearled crossed nimbus, roll in left hand, raising right hand in blessing toward mummy of Lazarus, upright in tomb, beside two men, one bearded with head draped, raising right forefinger, in architectural setting.
In foreground Mary and Martha, both of Bethany, veiled, kneel at the Christ’s feet; to right, male attendant removes lid of sarcophagus.
Scene within decorated frame with ornamental panels at bottom.
Inscription in Armenian, RESURRECTION OF LAZARUS.