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Text, folio 391 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages and handwritten text. The book's pages are off-white with darker edges. The text is written in gold ink and appears to be in an ancient language, possibly Greek. The handwriting is cursive and intricate, with many flourishes and ornaments. The text is arranged in columns, with some sections written in a larger font than others. The book is bound on the left side with a strip of clear tape. The background of the image is a dark gray color. The book is angled so that the right side is closer to the viewer than the left side. The text on the page is not symmetrical. The image shows a verso page, as indicated by the notation. The book appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and use.

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714 × 900 px
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