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A bearded Apostle (possibly St John) is shown sharpening his pen with a knife, seated before a sloping desk with a book open upon it. The book appears to have a chemise (a slip-on cover designed to protect the binding and fore edge), which can be seen hanging down from the desk. From f.iir of , Bede's commentary on the Apocalypse. English, 12th century.