Das Speyerer Evangelistar - 1220 AD

Date: 1220 AD

Language: Latin

Page #: 184

Facsimile size: 11.25 x 8.75 inches

The Speyer Evangelist is the magnificent manuscript of Speyer Cathedral and was made around 1220 by eight talented book artists from Speyer or Trier. The evangeliary contains readings from the gospels , which were recited in the service according to the church festivals . For the festive readings in the Speyer Cathedral, a truly unique evangeliary was produced, which continues to amaze to this day. The Speyer Evangelistar consists of 154 pages with 17 full-page, colorful miniatures . These are divided into 21 individual pictures and depict scenes from the New Testament. There are also four full-page depictions of the evangelists and 70 richly decorated picture initials .

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