Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 17v

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Evangelist Mark, nimbed, sits at desk and writes on open book with pseudo-inscription. Also on the desk are knife and stylus case. Seated on floor beside the desk is winged lion (Evangelist Symbol). Diapered background. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.