Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 615v

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Within initial A:
Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- John is seated on bench at desk, writing with quill in right hand and scraper in left. Behind him are six buildings.
Scene against gold background, within initial with marginal extenders.
Beginning of Revelation.