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Saint John the Evangelist; Book of Hours, about 1430-1440. Creator: Fastolf Master.

Saint John the Evangelist; Book of Hours, about 1430-1440. Creator: Fastolf Master.

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Saint John the Evangelist; Book of Hours, about 1430-1440. According to legend, John the Evangelist was given a cup of poisoned wine that he drank without harm. The chalice symbolises the Christian faith prevailing over death, signified by the serpent.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Fastolf Master, attributed to: French: Artist, illuminator
Medium
  1. Tempera colours, gold leaf, and ink
Picture Type
  1. Folio
  2. Manuscript
  3. Verso
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3422x4960
File Size : 49,726kb

Aliases

  1. 84.ML.723.24v
  1. Ms. 5 (84.ML.723), fol. 24v
  1. 1200005772
  1. 3-042-084
  1. 3042084
  1. 84.ML.723.24v

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