Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1511 and 1520
M.813 fol. 166r

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Evangelist John -- Evangelist John, nimbed, raises right hand in gesture of blessing, and holds chalice, within which is snake, in left hand. Figure in landscape setting, with buildings in distance.
Scene within architectural frame, decorated with putto and garland. At bottom is escutcheon, within which is initial P.