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MS M.12 fol. 1r Book of hours (MS M.12). France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500. |
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Evangelist John, nimbed, sits and holds pen in right hand to open book on his lap. Beside him is eagle (Evangelist symbol). Miniature executed in cama³aeu. Margins with diagonal bands of blue foliate alternating with polychrome floreate bands. In right margin is fantastic animal. In lower margin is bird. |
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