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2 unusual facts about Godescalc Evangelistary


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Godescalc had already made use of this copy (781-783) for the composition of his celebrated "Evangelistarium".

Godescalc Evangelistary

This shows possible influence from the style of the icon of the Virgin crowned as Queen (also known as Queen of Heaven); located in the Santa Maria in Trastevere, executed for Pope John VII (705-707).



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