This is a painting of a scribe in a decorated manuscript. The painting shows a seated figure in a blue robe with a halo, writing on a scroll with a quill at a writing desk. The scene is framed with a rich architectural arch, and the surrounding page is decorated with vibrant red, blue, and gold floral motifs and filigree. The text in red and black script occupies a central portion below the artwork, set within fields of colorful flourishes. This is in the style of medieval illuminated manuscript art.

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Saint John

French 15th Century

c. 1425/1435

Medium: tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 17.8 x 12.5 cm (7 x 4 15/16 in.)
Culture: Loire Region
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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