Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 50r

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John Baptist: in Wilderness -- John Baptist, with rayed nimbus, wearing garment of skins, holding Lamb of God in his arms, walks in wilderness with rocks, trees, sea or river, and sky with stars. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.