Asked by Hilda Recinos on May 20, 2024

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Which prominent figure in the Ascension scene from the Rabbula Gospels is not mentioned in the biblical text describing the event?

A) Mary Magdalene
B) The Virgin Mary
C) Saint John the Evangelist
D) The monk Rabbula

Ascension Scene

Refers to the depiction in art of the biblical event where Jesus Christ ascends to heaven in the presence of his apostles.

Rabbula Gospels

An illuminated Syriac Gospel book dated to the 6th century, known for its rich illustrations and as a key source for understanding early Christian art.

Biblical Text

The sacred scriptures of Christianity and Judaism, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament in Christianity, and the Tanakh in Judaism.

  • Decipher the symbolic content of iconography in the art of the Byzantine era.
  • Appreciate the continuity and changes within Byzantine art across different periods and regions.
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Kelsey LawlerMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Virgin Mary is a prominent figure in the Ascension scene from the Rabbula Gospels, but she is not mentioned in the biblical text describing the event. The Rabbula Gospels, an illuminated Syriac manuscript from the 6th century, includes artistic interpretations that are not always directly reflected in the biblical narratives.