Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 57v

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Theodosius I: Scene, Destruction of Pagan Temples --Man, with both hands, extends pickaxe to building; Theodosius I, crowned, raising right hand, stands behind him.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Theodosius I as emperor.