Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 46r

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John Baptist: in Wilderness -- John, nimbed, wearing garment of skins, holding closed book in his hands, walks in wilderness with rocks, trees, lamb looking out from behind rocks, and sky with stars. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.