Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 111r

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Samson: slaying Lion -- Samson, astride lion, grasps lion's jaws with his hands. Scene in landscape with castle, mountains, and tree.
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Judges 14:06.