Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.323 II, fol. 276v

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Peter, nimbed, raising right hand and holding keys (?) in left hand, is seated on bench flanked by two trees. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial P.
Illustration at beginning of I Peter.