Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 115r

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Adam: Creation -- Below clouds, Christ-Logos, crossed nimbus, looks and extends right hand toward nude Adam on ground supporting head with left hand.
Scene on gold background within initial A decorated with animal head or mask, and with foliate and geometric ornament.
Beginning of I Chronicles (Vulg., I Paralipomenon).