Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, Oxford, ca. 1220
MS M.791 fol. 74v

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Samuel: brought to Eli -- Of two youths, one carries vessel, and the other bowl (?). Elkanah and Hannah, veiled, both extend child Samuel above altar toward Eli, wearing hat, hands extended to Samuel. Bullock is on altar; three stand before altar.
Scene within architectural setting below tri-lobed arch, above which are buildings; all against background of gold.
Beginning of I Samuel (Vulg. I Kings)