Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1440
MS M.157 fol. 16v

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Angel, nimbed, holds scroll with pseudo-inscription in left hand and with right hand extends inkpot through window toward Evangelist Matthew, seated on chair at desk, upon which is open book. Figures in room with five windows and open portal. Rays in sky above roof.
Margins decorated with floreate border, inhabited by birds.