Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Angers, between 1465 and 1470
M.248 fol. 116r

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, is seated, writing with right hand on sheet resting on right knee and held with left hand. Evangelist symbol (eagle) stands next to him. They are on small island with tall rocky outcrop.
Land visible in distance across expanse of water.
Below miniature is inscribed HIC EST DICIPVLVS ILLE QVI TESTIMONIV(M) P(ER)HIBET.