Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.129 fol. 13r

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- John, nimbed, holding pen in right hand, writes on scroll with pseudo-inscription held in his lap. To right is eagle (Evangelist Symbol). Scene on island with foliage and buildings on top of cliff. In background across sea are castle and distant hills.
Miniature and margin enclosed by gold frame.