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Gospel Book with Evangelist Portraits: Decorated Initial

Master of the House-Book

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval manuscript page with decorative borders and illuminated text. The page is divided into two columns of black text in a Gothic script. The left column has a large decorative initial letter with a blue, gold, and white design. The border on the left features red, blue, gold, and white designs. The top of the page has a red decorative line with gold accents. The bottom of the page has a red and green design. The right side of the page has a large blank space. The page is yellowed and has visible signs of aging. The book is open to a specific page marked with the number 143. A title written in red text on a gold banner reads "Evangelium Johannis".

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664 × 893 px
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