Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1480
MS M.6 fol. 16r

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, wearing headgear, with pouch at waist, holding pen and knife, sits on bench at writing desk upon which is sheet with pseudo-inscription. Beside lectern, holding object in left hand, is angel (Evangelist Symbol). Scene in room with carved panel walls and leaded-glass window.
Right margin has floreate ornament.