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France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 87v

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1) Evangelist John, nimbed, stands with right hand raised in blessing and holds in left hand goblet with serpents.
2) Apostle Peter, nimbed, holding key in right hand and open book with pseudo-inscription in left hand, stands beside Apostle Paul, nimbed, holding sword, with arms crossed on his breast.
Margins with fleur-de-lis patterns of vinescroll and foliate ornament, inhabited by winged fantastic animal biting arm of fleur-de-lis.



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