Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, possibly Toulouse, ca. 1490
M.463 fol. 602v

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Apostle Andrew, nimbed, holds cross in both hands. Beside him is Evangelist John, nimbed, raising right hand in blessing and holding in left hand goblet from which two snakes emerge. At right is Apostle Paul, nimbed, with right hand raised, holding sword in left hand. Figures in room.
Margin is decorated with floreate border, inhabited by four birds, insect, face, and hybrid figure, with face of man and body of bird.