Chester Beatty
Gospel Book
Unknown
Manuscript containing the Four Gospels written in a 12th century Greek minuscule on parchment. Each gospel is introduced by a portrait of the Evangelist on a gold ground. Headpieces and initials are written in red ink with some penwork. A black-knotwork headpiece introduces the whole book. Rubrics indicating liturgical use appear in the margins.
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