Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.390 fol. 15r

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Evangelist, Luke: painting Virgin Mary -- Nimbed ox (Evangelist Symbol) lays behind Evangelist Luke, nimbed, wearing hat, seated before easel and painting arched panel. Scene in room with arched doorway, painting of cross, hanging circular mirror, and table with pitcher.
Margins with scattered flower border, inhabited by birds, snail, and butterflies.