Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, 1525-1530
MS M.1175. Fol. 017r

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Miniature, column:
1) Evangelist, John: Scene, on Patmos -- Within frame of ogee arch, Evangelist John, nimbed, with right hand writing with pen on sheet with pseudo-inscriptions, sitting and leaning against tree, beside Evangelist Symbol as eagle, on island of Patmos, figures on boats and city buildings in distance.
Miniature, vignette, margins:
2) Evangelist, John: Miracle of raising Drusiana -- Emerging from city gate, man, with right hand holding hat, and with left hand raised to indicate Drusiana, partly draped in shroud, with joined hands raised, sitting upright on bier.