Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
France, possibly Marchiennes, second half of 10th century
MS M.319 fol. 79v

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Evangelist Luke, nimbed, roll in left hand, pen in right hand, feet on footstool, sits on bench beside open book on lectern. To left, rolls in chest. Above, Evangelist symbol, nimbed, winged, emerges from clouds.
Figures within architectural setting with foliate ornament.