Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 17v

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Evangelist Mark, nimbed, holding knife in left hand, with pen held in right hand writes on parchment with pseudo-inscription on writing desk. Beside the desk is lion (Evangelist Symbol).
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament arranged in geometric patterns.