Golden Gospels of Henry III

Vitrinas 17) is an eleventh-century illuminated Gospel Book.

The manuscript contains the Vulgate versions of the four gospels plus prefatory matter including the Eusebian canon tables.

It was probably produced at the Abbey of Echternach under the patronage of Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor.

It was later located in the Netherlands, where it was owned by Maximilian's daughter Margaret and granddaughter Mary.

Stylistically, it is related to the so-called Emperor's Bible, presently in Uppsala University Library, Sweden.

Folio 3 recto from the Golden Gospels of Henry III , The Virgin Mary blessing Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor and his consort, Agnes . In the background is Speyer Cathedral in Germany.