Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1510-1520
MS M.85 fol. 14v

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Eagle, nimbed, perches on rock beside Evangelist John, nimbed, holding scroll in his lap, sitting and turning head to look up toward Virgin Mary and Christ Child in cloud of heaven, emanating rays. Scene in landscape with trees, waterways, and distant city.
Scene within architectural frame with putti.