MINIATURIST, German
(active around 1010 in Reichenau)

Gospel Lectionary of Henry II

c. 1010
Manuscript (Clm. 4452), 425 x 320 mm
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

On folio 2r, Emperor Henry II and his wife, Queen Cunegund are shown being presented to Christ, who places crowns on their heads as the world adores. Henry was canonised in 1146 and Cunegund in 1200. The imperial couple are now the patron saints of Bamberg.