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Historiated title page for the Gospel of John

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An historiated page containing a decorative head piece, a miniature painting of an eagle holding a book, and the symbols of John depicted in zoomorphic script.

Date Created
1700/1799
Subject - Topic/Names
Zoomorphism
birds
John, the Apostle, Saint
Bible
Gospels
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
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The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Primary Repository ID
P_MSS511_P503
Title
Historiated title page for the Gospel of John
Date Created
1700/1799
Description
An historiated page containing a decorative head piece, a miniature painting of an eagle holding a book, and the symbols of John depicted in zoomorphic script.
Primary Language
Armenian
Subject - Topic/Names
Zoomorphism
birds
John, the Apostle, Saint
Bible
Gospels
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
Extent/Dimensions
1 page
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
illuminations (paintings)
Related Material
Manuscript Collection No.511
Source
Illuminated Armenian Gospels manuscript
Local Call Number
MSS 511
Rights Statement
The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1700
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