Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
England, 1051-1064
MS M.708 fol. 66v

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Eagle descends toward John, decorated nimbus, wearing fillet, and seated on cushioned bench, feet on footstool, before draped lectern. He writes in writing tablet with pen held in right hand. He is flanked by two curtains suspended from architectural frame decorated with foliate ornament.