UNKNOWN MASTER, German
(active early 9th century)

Book cover

c. 810
Ivory
Biblioteca Apostolica, Vatican

This book cover once adorned the back of the Lorsch gospels.

In the central panels we can see the Saviour and two angels. Below are the Magi before Herod and bringing their gifts to the Child.




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