Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1480-1500
MS M.179 fol. 12r

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Beneath rays, John, nimbed, is seated, writing with right hand in open book held with left hand on lap. Evangelist symbol (eagle), nimbed, is at right, holding stylus case in beak.
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrop, trees, next to water, with hills in background
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.