Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 006r

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Pharaoh: commanding Shiphrah and Puah -- In upper left column, either Shiphrah or Puah, wearing wimpled veil, gesturing, kneels before Pharaoh, crowned, gesturing with right hand. Two men, one wearing hat, stand behind Pharaoh, one only partially visible.
Pharaoh: Scene, Unidentified -- In lower left column, of two men wearing hats, the foremost looks and gestures toward Pharaoh, crowned, seated on faldstool. With right hand, he indicates two men at right, one gesturing.Pen-flourished initials.