Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1475
MS S.5 fol. 195v

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- John, nimbed, sits holding pen in right hand to open book with pseudo-inscription in his lap. Beside him is eagle (Evangelist Symbol). Figures on island with trees.
Margins with foliate ornament.