Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 229r

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Adam: Descendants -- Adam, raising right hand, stands before group of four men, one raising right hand, another raising left hand. All wear pointed hats. Scene against background of pink diaper within frame of blue with geometric and vine scroll ornament.
Beginning of I Chronicles (Vulg., I Paralipomenon).