Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.323 II, fol. 059r

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Ecclesiasticus: Illustration -- Two nimbed men, possibly God and Christ, stand facing each other, holding book in one hand and gesturing with the other. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial T, and on marginal decoration terminating with head of fantastic bird.