Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Turkey, Istanbul, mid 12th century
MS M.692 fol. 22v

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Christ: Miracle of Bethesda Pool -- Nimbed half figure of angel, wand in right hand, troubling water in quatrefoil font representing Bethesda Pool, flanked by four sick men reclining on mattresses; to right, buildings. Christ not represented.
Illustration for John 05:1-5, read on Third Sunday after Easter (Sunday of fourth week of John readings).