192, MS M.728, fol. 94v

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Gospel book

Reims, France
ca. 870s

Purchased in 1927

MS M.728
Page description: 

Evangelist Luke, decorated nimbus, holding pen in right hand, and with his left hand holding inkhorn and open inscribed book, sits on cushioned bench, with his feet on footstool, beside rolls in scrinium.
In background, nimbed Evangelist symbol holding book emerges from behind draped, tower-like building.
Decorated border.