The apostle and evangelist john is said, according to legend, to have written the book of revelation while exiled on the greek island of patmos. He is depicted writing while seated on a small islet, with an eagle, his symbol, at his side. The trees behind him are arranged in tiers to create an open perspective on an imaginary landscape. In the foreground, two putti are depicted holding a cartouche with an initial and a text that is now hidden, as well as a shield containing the name of the patron: "maistre estienne ch[eva]l[ie]r" and his monogram "ee". This miniature illustrated the beginning of the excerpts from the gospels in the book of hours. Object Type: book of hours, illuminated manuscript. Genre: religious art. Date: circa 1452-1460. Place of creation: Tours. Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm (6.4 in); width: 12 cm (4.7 in). Medium: illumination on parchment. Collection: Condé Museum. Saint Jean à Pathmos
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