Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, probably Canterbury, ca. 1065
MS M.709 fol. 77v

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Lion, nimbed, winged, holding scroll, issues from arc of heaven. Below, Evangelist Luke dips pen, held in right hand, in inkpot and places left hand, holding knife, on book on draped lectern. He is seated on cushioned bench with footstool.
Border decorated with foliate ornament frames text.