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Saint Luke inspired by the prophets (Evangelium of Otto III, BSB Clm 4453, F139v)

Date :
1000
Type of image :
Enluminure
Clm 4453

Description

Luke is depicted in a praying position, arms raised, surmounted by an ox (his attribute). He holds five books on his lap: this is the pentateuch. Above him, the prophets Abacuc (Habakkuk), Zephaniah, and no doubt Ezechiel (Eze) and Nahum (Nau).

Two deer drink the water that gushes from beneath his feet.

History :

2. Folio 139 verso.

Indexed items :
Bœuf(s)
Textual Sources :
Évangile de Luc

Technical Data

Notice #024686

Image HD

Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Bibliothèque numérique de Bavière, Munich (Münchener DigitalisierungsZentrum, https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de)