Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 16v

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, with pen in right hand writes on parchment with pseudo-inscription held in his lap. Beside him stands youth (Evangelist Symbol), with arms crossed on his breast.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament arranged in geometric patterns.