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 writes on scroll, which reads SANCTUS MARCUS. At right is his symbol (lion), nimbed and winged. From its mouth emerges scroll with penwork ornament.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including strawberries, inhabited by peacocks.