Mark the Evangelist wearing Spectacles (Miniature from British Library, Yates Thompson 5 MS, f. 12)
Dublin Core
Title
Mark the Evangelist wearing Spectacles (Miniature from British Library, Yates Thompson 5 MS, f. 12)
Subject
Spectacles
Description
This picture comes from the manuscripts of the British Library. It is a detailed miniature depicting Mark the evangelist using spectacles to read a book. The spectacles Mark has in the picture are ones that need to be held to use. The miniature is of French origin and dates to c. 1500.
Creator
Jean Poyer
Source
“Book of Hours”. Jean Poyer. Tours, France. 1500.
Date
c. 1500
Contributor
Victoria Von Ancken
Language
Latin
Type
Still image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Miniature painting of Spectacles being worn
Physical Dimensions
180 x 110 (120 x 65) [mm]
Files
Collection
Citation
Jean Poyer, “Mark the Evangelist wearing Spectacles (Miniature from British Library, Yates Thompson 5 MS, f. 12),” Medieval London, accessed October 5, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/90.