Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 121r

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Within initial P:
Elijah: before Ahaziah -- Elijah, nimbed, right hand raised, stands beside Ahaziah, crowned, reclining on draped bed.
Scene against gold background within initial with extenders decorated with foliate ornament and animal head.
Beginning of II Kings (Vulg., IV Kings).