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Text, folio 152 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, aged book open to a page with handwritten text. The book appears to be old and worn. The book is bound on the left side; the right side is free, showing the book's thickness. The pages are yellowed and have dark spots and stains. The text on the page is written in a language that appears to be Greek, and it is written in a flowing script. The text is densely packed and covers most of the page. A small section of the top right corner of the page has a red ink stain or writing. The background of the image is a dark gray color. The overall appearance of the image suggests that the book is an ancient or historical manuscript. The worn and yellowed pages, along with the handwritten text, give the impression that the book has been well-used and handled over time. The image conveys a sense of age and historical significance.

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714 × 900 px
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