Plaque with Christ in Majesty and the Four Evangelists, 1000–1100

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Plaque with Christ in Majesty and the Four Evangelists, 1000–1100, Made in Cologne, Germany, Ottonian, Tempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment; leather, leather binding with ivory, Overall: 14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( x cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, The evangelists write their Gospels here with the aid of their characteristic symbols. An ox literally open’s Luke’s eyes to receive divine inspiration, while Mark’s lion seems to be speaking to the author

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Size: 2827px × 3775px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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