Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 132r

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Within initial A:
Adam: Creation -- Christ-Logos, cross nimbed, gesturing with right hand, stands beside Adam, nude, eyes closed, reclining on ground.
Scene against gold background within initial decorated with foliate ornament and animal head.
Beginning of I Chronicles (Vulg., I Paralipomenon).