Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.431 fol. 18r

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Mark, nimbed, writing with right hand on scroll held by left hand on lap, is seated next to lectern, at left, on which is open book. Evangelist symbol (lion) sits on other side of lectern.
Scene in room with windows, and flanked by two columns.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament.