Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
Germany, Cologne, between 1250 and 1274
MS M.94 fol. 4v

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1) Apostle Matthew, nimbed, stands with right hand raised, and book in left hand. Name inscribed SANCTVS MATHEVS in tympanum above him.
2) Zodiac Sign: Virgo -- A maiden, wearing a headdress, stands with plant in right hand and plant in left hand, in tympanum below the apostle's feet.