Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1400
MS M.264 fol. 13r

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Evangelist John, decorated nimbus, inkpot hanging from wrist, sits on ground and writes on scroll across lap. Evangelist symbol, decorated nimbus, stands beside him.
Scene against diapered background within gold frame.
Page decorated with foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves.