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Czech Republic, Prague or Raudnitz, 1391
MS M.833 fol. 322v

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Evangelist Luke, nimbed, is seated at desk, with right hand dipping pen in inkpot hanging from desk and holding scraper resting on book in left hand. Evangelist symbol is seated next to desk, holding another pen in front left hoof. A second inkpot and pen (?) are in niche of desk, and another book is on top of desk.
Filigree decoration in background of scene and foliate ornament on extenders.
Beginning of Gospel of Luke.



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