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Opening of St Mark's gospel; initial 'I', with interlace decoration. St Mark is seated in...

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Opening of St Mark's gospel; initial 'I', with interlace decoration. St Mark is seated in front of a winged lion standing on its hind legs, holding an ink-horn in its mouth. In the lion's paws is a book in which the evangelist is writing the first verse of his gospel with a quill.
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Worms Bible Germany [Frankenthal, near Worms, Middle Rhineland; 1148 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Harley 2804, f.188v [Detail] Opening of St Mark's gospel; initial 'I', with interlace decoration. St Mark is seated in front of a winged lion standing on its hind legs, holding an ink-horn in its mouth. In the lion's paws is a book in which the evangelist is writing the first verse of his gospel with a quill Image taken from Worms Bible. Originally published/produced in Germany [Frankenthal, near Worms, Middle Rhineland]; 1148.

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