Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.52 fol. 394r

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Evangelist Mark, nimbed, seated at writing desk, writes in book with pen held in right hand. Lion, winged, lies down behind him. Figures within room furnished with cupboard containing books.
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate ornament and budding and full flowers, including viola and pea.