MS M.12 fol. 1r Book of hours (MS M.12). France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500.

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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