Rabbula Gospels - Large Miniatures

Large Miniatures

  • fol. 1a Election of the Apostle Mathias by the Eleven
  • fol. 1b Theotokos (Virgin Mary) with the infant Jesus
  • fol. 2a Christ receives a book from two monks (dedication) / The saints Eusebius of Caesarea and Ammonius of Alexandria
  • fol. 3b-12b The canon tables of Eusebius with smaller marginal miniatures
  • fol. 9b Matthew and John
  • fol. 13a Crucifixion of Christ / Three Marys at the tomb
  • fol. 14a Ascension of Christ / Christ with four monks
  • fol. 14b Gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

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