Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.365. Fol. 007r

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, wearing hat, writes with pen held in right hand on scroll on his lap. At left is evangelist symbol (angel) holding open book facing Matthew.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including roses and thistles, inhabited by bird.