Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
France, Paris, ca. 1490
MS H.3 fol. 211v

See more information »

Jerome wearing cardinal's hat and mantle is seated on throne decorated with architectural ornament and with -canopy. With right hand, he writes in open book on desk next to throne. Lion stands on hind legs, with front feet on lap of Jerome.
Figures in room with wood ceiling, bookshelf on wall, windows, and doorway.