Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.431 fol. 14r

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, is seated, writing with pen in right hand in open book on his lap. At left stands evangelist symbol (eagle), nimbed, holding ink bottle and pen case in beak.
Scene in landscape with water in forground.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament.