SAINT JOHN ON PATMOS

Small illuminated miniature of St. John on Patmos, on a full leaf from a Book of Hours. France (Paris), c.

      - Small miniature which shows St. writing his gospel on his lap, accompanied by a large eagle. Three sided border composed of a bird, blue and gold acanthus, coloured flowers and leaves, all on a liquid gold ground (border considerably waterstained). Size of leaf: 180 x 123mm. Verso ruled for 18 lines of gothic text. 1480. At the foot of another leaf from this manuscript, the arms of the family of Aurelle de Villeneuve appear with those of Allaneau, of Anjou. The leaf is unfortunately waterstained affecting the illuminated border.