Brown, G. Baldwin (Gerard Baldwin), 1849-1932, Webster, A. Blyth (Adam Blyth), 1882-1956, Sexton, Eric H. L. (Eric Hyde Lord), 1902-1980 · London, J. Murray · leaf 161
. PL xvi, i,gives the detail from a cast, the position of the piece renderinga direct photograph very difficult. It will there be seen thatthe eagle is no mere attribute but is the principal element inthe composition, occupying with the sweeping wing at itsback the whole height of the panel. It is… … X ^h -5 THE RUTHWELL ST JOHN 123 and open at the breast. The lower part of the figure may-be best explained on the supposition that the Evangelist isseated and that he holds across his knees an open book or scrollthe sharp edge of which, seen on the dexter side in the photo-graph, is very clearly…
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