Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, Amiens, between 1280 and 1299
MS M.729 fol. 1v

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Naomi and Elimelech: in Moab or Family Group -- Before door of building, Elimelech holds gloves in his right hand, with his left hand on right shoulder of Naomi, wearing veil and wimple, looking back toward her husband, with her hands on shoulders of their children, Mahlon and Chilion or daughter, wearing long garment, the former with hands raised and the latter pointing with right forefinger, both proceeding to right. Scene within Gothic architectural frame decorated with cusps of foliate terminals, and six heraldic shields, including Moreuil (three), Count of Grandpré (one), and Count of Soissons? (one), in medallions. Patterned background. Prefatory miniature.