Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris, late 15th century
MS M.2 fol. 20r

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Miniature:
Within room, Evangelist Mark, nimbed, is seated at writing desk. He writes in book with pen held in right hand. Lion is seated on ground in front of him.
Margins:
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate and floreate ornament and inhabited by bird.