The four Gospels in Latin. Saxony c. 1250.
GkS 11 2º. Parchment, 133 ff.
Fol. 9v: Matthew | Fol. 10r: The beginning of the Gospel according to St. Matthew |
Fol. 43r: Mark | Fol. 68r: Luke | Fol. 106r: John |
Magnificent manuscript with full-page illuminations of the four evangelists in various writing situations. They are placed next to the initial that initiates their gospel and above the first words of the text. Above or beneath them the symbols of the evangelists are depicted.
33 x 22.5 cm.
See the entire manuscript on the website of the Manuscript and Rare Books Department Evangelia IV.
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