Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 141v

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Within initial C:
Solomon, crowned, is seated on bench, holding floreate scepter in right hand, and grasping robe with left hand.
Figure against gold background within initial.
Beginning of II Chronicles (Vulg., II Paralipomenon).