Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 105r

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Caleb: Claim of Achsah and Othniel -- Caleb, standing, extends left hand and with right hand points toward Achsah, wearing fur-trimmed gown, standing, with right hand extended and left hand holding her gown. Scene in landscape with house, trees, fields, rocks, and spring of water (wellhead).
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Joshua 15:18-19.