Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 364r

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Evangelist Luke, nimbed, is seated on cushioned bench at desk, writing with quill in right hand and holding scraper in left. Evangelist symbol, nimbed and winged, sits before him.
Figures against gold background within initial F decorated with foliate extender and animal head.
Beginning of Gospel of Luke.