The Evangelist St. Luke with his symbol the ox
Summary
In artistic depictions, St. Luke is often shown holding an ox or with an ox nearby, as a symbol of his association with the Gospel of Luke and his devotion to Jesus and the Holy Family. The image of St. Luke with an ox is a reminder of the importance of sacrifice, devotion, and compassion in the Christian life.
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evangelist
evangelist st
luke
symbol
national library of netherlands
medieval manuscript
medieval
manuscripts
apostles
christianity
new testament
Date
1450
Location
netherlands
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
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