Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 106r

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Elijah: before Ahaziah -- Elijah, raising both hands, indicating upward with right hand, looks down toward Ahaziah, crowned, right hand to face, reclining on draped bed.
Scene on gold background within initial P decorated with foliate and geometric ornament; fantastic animal on descender.
Beginning of II Kings (Vulg., IV Kings).