Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

II John.
Bologna, Italy, ca. 1270
MS G.38.II, fol. 276v

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Evangelist, John: Letter II -- In upper loop of initial S, John, pearled nimbus, holding book with left hand, extends scroll to both hands of man below. Woman wearing berbette, raising left hand, at right.
In lower margin, two medallions of decorated foliate vine enclosing two men, one holding sword with hooked blade, and shield, the other wearing hat of leaf.