Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 13v

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Adam and Eve: commanded by God and Adam and Eve: Fall of Man -- Tree of Knowledge entwined by winged, animal-headed serpent is flanked by Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, hands raised, looking toward Adam, left arm extended, right arm covering himself, and Eve, both hands covering herself. Diapered background; two trees.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, rinceau, in margin inhabited by birds, butterfly, and hybrid man holding spade.
Illustration of Genesis 3:1-17.