Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1470-1480
MS M.137 fol. 13r

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1) Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, as scribe, holding pen with right hand, and scroll with pseudo-inscription on his lap with left hand, sits on island with trees. Evangelist symbol (eagle) sits beside him.
2) Seated on bench, Evangelist Mark, nimbed, as scribe, holds pen with left hand and scroll with pseudo-inscription in right hand. Evangelist symbol (lion) sits next to him.
3) Evangelist Luke, nimbed, right hand on breast, holds scroll with pseudo-inscription under left hand. Evangelist symbol (ox) sits next to him.
4) Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, as scribe holds pen with right hand and with left hand, scroll with pseudo-inscription on his lap. Evangelist symbol (angel) sits next to him.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry and viola.