Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Cambrai, 1490-1500
MS M.1053 fol. 17r

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, wearing headdress, sits on bench at round table and holds pen in right hand to open book with pseudo-inscription. Across from Matthew stands angel (Evangelist symbol).
Right margin with scattered naturalistic flowers, including viola.