Evangelists Mark and Luke, ca. 1220–30, Made in Limoges, France, French, Gilded copper and glass, Overall (Mark .1): 6 7/8 x 4 7


Evangelists Mark and Luke, ca. 1220–30, Made in Limoges, France, French, Gilded copper and glass, Overall (Mark .1): 6 7/8 x 4 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper, Intent on their work, Saints Mark and Luke pen extraordinary messages based in medieval theology rather than the text of their gospels. Mark links belief in the Resurrection of Jesus to the medieval legend that the lion breathes life into stillborn cubs three days after their birth


Size: 3800px × 2764px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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