Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Tours, ca. 1540
MS M.1030 fol. 122v

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- John, possibly nimbed, holding sheet of parchment in left hand on left knee, sits on rocks beside nimbed eagle (Evangelist Symbol). Above is angel with cloud, possibly emanating rays. Scene in landscape with cliff, trees, sea, and distant mountain. Miniature framed by purple border with classical grotesques and foliate and scroll ornament.