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The four gospels are preceded by a full-page portrait miniature of the appropriate evangelist. Per tradition, they are represented as contemporary scribes surrounded by all the tools of their

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Book of Hours, Use of Rome Creator: Master of the David Scenes in the Grimani Breviary [illustrator] Shelfmark: MS. Douce 112 Folio/page: fol. 165r Catalogue reference: Summary Catalogue 21686 Date: 1500 - 1510 Language: Latin

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The Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts Blog is written by curators in the British Library's Department of History and Classics. It publicises all aspects of the Library's work on western manuscripts produced before 1600, including our digitisation and cataloguing projects, exhibitions and publications.

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