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The Evangelist St. Luke writing, with his symbol the ox

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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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1450
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netherlands
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National Library of the Netherlands
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http://europeana.eu/
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evangelist evangelist st luke symbol national library of netherlands medieval manuscript medieval manuscripts apostles christianity new testament