Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram

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The adoration of the Lamb from the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram.
The adoration of the Lamb from the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram.

The Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram (Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 14000) is a 9th century illuminated Gospel Book. It measures 420 mm by 330 mm and has 126 vellum folios. It is lavishly illuminated.

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  • Walther, Ingo F. and Norbert Wolf. Codices Illustres: The world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, 400 to 1600. Köln, TASCHEN, 2005.
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