Portal of the cathedral of Saint-Jean de Lyon Rare manual canivet, Image bearing the words: "Portail de l'église primatial métropolitaine et cathédralle (sic) de saint Jean-Baptiste de la ville de Lyon". On white paper Phylactery surmounted by the arms of the archbishopric of Lyon and the arms of the city with the effigy of Saint John and Saint John the Baptist in the centre, accompanied by a dog, symbol of fidelity. The work is set on a blue paper background. 18th century H. 23 cm - W. 16.5 cm Damage and small tears Ref: "L'art populaire en France", by Jean Cuisenier, Office du Livre, 1975, page 71. A canivet of the same quality is related. From the de Baecque auction house sale of 15 November 2014, sold under no. 141.