Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Avignon, approximately 1485-1490
MS M.348 fol. 33r

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Evangelist Mark, nimbed, wearing hat, is seated on throne with attached lectern, over which hang two weights (?). Evangelist symbol (lion), sits on floor at right.
Margins decorated with border of bands of floreate ornament inhabited by bird and fantastic animal.