Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 114v

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Three-quarter figure of Evangelist John, nimbed, raising right hand in blessing over chalice from which dragon emerges, held by left hand.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Evangelist John.
Margins inhabited by five birds, possibly goldfinches, and scattered with naturalistic plants and flowers including strawberry, viola and forget-me-not; against gold background.