Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps in Berry, ca. 1510
MS M.250 fol. 18v

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, sits on bench, writing with right hand in book on lectern resting on table on which are eyeglasses, stylus case and stylus (?). Evangelist symbol, angel, stands at end of table.
Scene in room with wood ceiling, shelf holding several books and glass (?) bottle, and tile floor.
Miniature with architectural frame of two columns, decorated with fleurs-de-lis, ogee arch and two putti, each holding book.