Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Statutes of the realm, Magna Carta
England, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.1150. Fol. 017r

See more information »

In initial E, Edward I, crowned, gesturing with right hand, holding sword in left hand, seated on bench, with legs crossed (?). Margins decorated with vines; two heads (?) in right margin.
Text is beginning of Magna Carta.