Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 I, fol. 50r

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Evangelist, John: on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, seated on Patmos beside chalice with serpents, writes with pen on scroll. Eagle, nimbed, as Evangelist symbol, holds inkpot in left talon.
In background is landscape with view of sea on which are boat and ship with figures climbing masts.