Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Czech Republic, Prague or Raudnitz, 1391
MS M.833 fol. 340v

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Evangelist John, nimbed, is seated at desk holding pen in right hand and scraper in left, both resting on book. Four inkpots are set into desk, and a spare is in niche.
Filigree decoration in background of scene and foliate ornament on extenders.
Beginning of Revelation.