Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, ca. 1470
MS M.152 fol. 23r

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Evangelist Matthew, with rays as nimbus, sits on chair at desk. Angel (Evangelist Symbol) stands opposite, holding hands of Matthew. Scene in medallion in lower margin.
Decorated initial I. Upper and lower margins with foliate and vinescroll. Upper margin inhabited by bird.