Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 129v

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1) John the Baptist, as half figure, nimbed, wearing garment of skins, points with right hand toward Lamb of God, nimbed, laying on book held in left hand. In background are trees.
2) Evangelist John, as half figure, nimbed, raises right hand in blessing and holds goblet in left hand. Black background.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around text block.