Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 5v

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Christ: Transfiguration -- Christ, pearled crossed nimbus, right hand raised in blessing, roll in left hand, in oblong mandorla, flanked by Elijah (Elias), pearled nimbus, hands extended, and by Moses, pearled nimbus, tonsured and beardless, holding book in left hand and indicating Him with right forefinger.
Below, before jagged landscape, Apostles Peter and James, kneel, indicating the Christ with raised right hands, flank Evangelist John, kneeling, partially covering face with mantle, each with pearled nimbus.
Scene within decorated frame.