Image of Three Maries at the Sepulchre, from The Benedictional of St by English School, (10th century)

Three Maries at the Sepulchre, from The Benedictional of St Æthelwold, c.963-984 (ink & gold...

IMAGE number: BL7131024
Image title: Three Maries at the Sepulchre, from The Benedictional of St Æthelwold, c.963-984 (ink & gold on parchment)
Artist: English School, (10th century) / English
Location: British Library, London, UK
Medium: ink and gold on parchment
Date: c. 963 AD - c. 984 AD (C10th AD)
Dimensions: 29x22.5 cms

Image description: Benedictional of St. Aethelwold Author: Godeman, scribe / Winchester; 971-984 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Add. 49598, f.51v [Whole folio] Preface to the blessing for Easter Sunday; the Three Maries at the Sepulchre. The Angel, with a sceptre, sits at the entrance of the tomb, inside which the grave-clothes can be seen.The three women approach carrying ointment jars and a censor.The four soldiers, supposed to be guarding the tomb, are asleep. The scene is surrounded by a frame of 'Winchester' acanthus, with round bosses at each corner. Image taken from Benedictional of St. Aethelwold. Originally published/produced in Winchester; 971-984.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: Three Maries

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