Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS H.1 fol. 7r

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Moses: Burning Bush -- Moses, horned, named inscribed MOYSE, right hand raised, removing shoe with left hand, is seated, looking up toward half-figure of God, nimbed, holding cross surmounted globe with right hand, raising left hand in gesture of blessing, amid flames in bush.
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrop, four sheep, building in background, and hills in distance.
Scene flanked by two columns each with statue, with joined hands, below canopy.