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Text, folio 36 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages, featuring handwritten text in a language that appears to be Greek. The book is bound on the left side, and the pages are worn and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear. The page on the left, labeled as "folio 36 (verso)," contains a substantial amount of handwritten text in brown ink. The text is written in a flowing script, with many curved lines and flourishes. The handwriting is dense, with little to no margin space around the edges of the page. The page has a few dark spots and stains scattered throughout, giving it an aged appearance. The edges of the page are rough and worn, with some tears and fraying visible. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the book and its pages. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the book's pages.

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714 × 900 px
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