Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, Liège, ca. 1165-1180
MS M.883 fol. 62v

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Half-figure of Christ, cross-nimbed, right hand raised, book in left hand, appears within starry arc of heaven. Rays and tongues of flame descend on heads of 12 apostles, all nimbed, including one holding book and Peter, tonsured, holding two keys. All are seated outside building.