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Text, folio 178 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, open book with handwritten text. The book is bound on the left side, with a visible spine and pages that are slightly curled at the edges. The pages appear to be made of parchment or vellum, with a light-brown color and visible signs of aging, including darker spots and stains. The text on the page is written in a language that appears to be Greek, using a script that is likely from the medieval period. The text is written in brown ink, with some words or phrases underlined or highlighted in red. The handwriting is intricate and ornate, with flourishes and decorations throughout. The page on the right has a large block of text, with some smaller notes or marginalia written in the margins. There are also some faint purple marks or stains on the page, possibly from ink or other substances. The background of the image is a dark gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the book and its pages. Overall, the image suggests that the book is an old, valuable, and possibly rare manuscript, possibly a Gospel Book with Commentaries.

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714 × 900 px
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