Describe the style and characteristics of the page with Matthew the Evangelist from the Ebbo Gospels
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The illuminated page shows a spontaneous, calligraphic painting.
It highlights an energy seen in the wiry hairdo and sketchy lines in the background.
Matthew gazes intently at the manuscript he is writing as his robes seem to blow in the wind.
The painting highlights emotion as the angel looks on at the transcription of the word of God.
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