Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 199r

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Elijah:meeting Messengers of Ahaziah -- Group of men stand behind horseman raising his right hand toward Elijah, nimbed, holding roll (?) in left hand, seated next to another man extending right arm toward horseman and holding roll (?) in left hand.
Scene against gold background within initial P decorated with extender.
Beginning of II Kings (Vulg., IV Kings).