Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, early 16th century
MS M.1114 fol. 8r

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Evangelist John, nimbed, is seated writing with right hand on scroll on lap. Evangelist symbol, eagle, holding inkpot and pen case in beak, wings extended, stands next to John.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including viola, and inhabited by butterfly and bird.