Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Czech Republic, Prague or Raudnitz, 1391
MS M.833 fol. 332v

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Evangelist John, nimbed, is seated at desk, holding pen in right hand and scraper (?) in left hand. Scroll is on desk. Evangelist symbol is flying toward him.
Filigree decoration in background of scene.
Beginning of Gospel of John.