Saint Matthew inspired by the prophets (Evangelium of Otto III, BSB Clm 4453, F25v)
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Date :
1000
Type of image :
Enluminure
Storage Location :
Clm 4453
Description
Matthew is depicted in a praying position, arms raised, surmounted by an angel (his attribute) and above Abraham. He holds five books on his lap, the pentateuch or first five books of the Bible, i.e. the torah, which is the main body of the Old Testament.
History :
At the bottom of the image, it reads: "CONFORME SUI MATHEU[M] CERNE NOTARI."
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Technical Data
Notice #024685
Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Copyright / Photographer :
Licence CC0 1.0 universel