It is said the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels is not an illustration of the Gospels but rather an illumination.Which of the following validates this assertion?
A) the presence of Mary Magdalene
B) the presence of the Virgin
C) the absence of St. John the Apostle
D) the portrait of the monk Rabbula

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The presence of the Virgin in the illumination suggests that it is not an illustration of the Gospel story but rather a devotional image meant to inspire contemplation and prayer. The absence of St. John the Apostle also supports this, as he is typically depicted witnessing the Ascension in Gospel illustrations. Mary Magdalene's presence or the portrait of the monk Rabbula are not relevant to the assertion that it is an illuminated image rather than an illustration of the Gospel story.

It Is Said the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels Is