Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Angers or Nantes, ca. 1440
M.63 fol. 16r

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, sits in chair at desk, upon which is open book with pseudo-inscription. He holds pen in right hand and with it touches ink jar held in left hand of his symbol (angel) nimbed. In his right hand, the angel holds scroll that reads SANCTA MATHEUS.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including strawberries, inhabited by birds.