Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 13v

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Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Evangelist John, nimbed, with pen held in right hand to scroll in his lap, sits on small island beside eagle (Evangelist Symbol), holding stylus case in its beak. Rays emanate from above. Buildings in background.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In lower margin is wild man, with garlands around head and waist, holding club in right hand and in left hand, shield (escutcheon) with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).