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Gospel Book (Ethnike Bibliotheke tes Hellados, Codex 2603)
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The book is attributed to scribe Matthew of the Hodegon Monastery, the so-called 'thutorakendutès'.
The codex shows two full-page miniatures of the Evangelists Mark and John, three headpieces and decorated initial letters.[1] Mark the Evangelist seats in front of two tall buildings adorned with Hellenistic motifs. He appears to be is sharpening a reed.
John the Evangelist is dictating the Gospel to his student Prochoros who seats opposite of evangelist John.
It includes Greek inscriptions.
- ^ Online view and short description Treasure of National Library of Greece
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