Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 154v

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Miniatures:
1) John Baptist, nimbed, right hand touching sheep, holding book with left hand. Landscape with building in background.
2) Evangelist John, nimbed, right hand raised, holding cup containing snake with left hand. Brick wall in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola, and inhabited by birds, including peacock.