Item Info

Script: Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 13r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

John on Patmos

This miniature begins the Gospel Lessons, which often appeared at the beginning of books of hours. The image represents St. John the Evangelist on the island of Patmos. He is accompanied here by his symbol, the eagle.

Sirsi Catalog Key: 1457701
Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1415
ShelfMark: Widener 4
Creator Name: Egerton Master, follower of - Artist
Johannes Parvus (a.k.a. Jean Le Petit) - Scribe