October 20, 2023 through January 21, 2024
The Bible is a cornerstone of religion, art, and literature in the western world. Few books can demonstrate the power of the printed word as vividly as scripture—a bedrock of faith, an object of veneration, a formative influence on language and culture.
MS M.653.1, Christmas Day, recto Gradual cuttings (M.653.1–5). Florence, Italy, 1392–1399. The Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.653.1.