Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
France, possibly Marchiennes, second half of 10th century
MS M.319 fol. 51v

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Evangelist Mark, decorated nimbus, seated on cushioned bench, feet on footstool, places left hand on lectern with open book and dips pen in right hand into inkpot on the lectern. Evangelist symbol, decorated nimbus, winged, emerges above clouds.
Figures within architectural setting.