Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1495-1503
MS M.261 fol. 13r

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Evangelist, John: on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, seated on Patmos, writes on scroll with pen held in right hand. Rays of light fall on him from above. In background is landscape with city.
Scene framed by illusionistic architectural frame decorated with two statues of male figures.