M4679 St. John on Patmos, writing his gospel, Hand-Illuminated Metalcut, Paris, c. 1520
This is an original leaf from a Book of Hours. It was printed in Paris by Germain Hardouin in the early 16th c. Brilliant metal-cut miniature which is hand-illuminated in tempera and liquid gold. St. John is seated with a book on his lap and his symbol, an eagle is nearby. In the scene is also the Madonna with Child. Size: 6 ½ x 4 ¼ inches.