The York Gospels
Produced in England, Canterbury, Christ Church, late 10th–early 11th century
York Minster, Chapter Library, MS Add. 1
The York Gospels, in addition to the gospel text, includes oaths to be sworn by deans, canons, vicars, and dignitaries of York Minster, upon their installation. The manuscript is a splendid example of Anglo-Saxon illumination.
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Open at folios 85v–86r, beginning the book of Luke: on the left, St. Luke is pictured writing his gospel, blessed by the hand of God from above. At right the gospel opens with a splendidly decorated gold capital Q(uoniam) with a dragon as its tail, gold display letters completing the incipit.
Detail of fol. 85v, depicting St. Luke writing his gospel.
Detail of fol. 86r, depicting the gold capital Q that begins the Gospel of Luke.
Facsimile: The York Gospels: A Facsimile (London: The Roxburghe Club, 1986)
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