Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1440
M.303 fol. 136r

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, seated, extends right hand holding quill to inkpot, next to pen case, holding with left hand on his lap scroll with pseudo-inscription. Evangelist symbol (eagle), nimbed, wings extended, stands at right.
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrops, trees, and stream.
Margins decorated with border of foliate rinceaux.