Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 137v

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Joab: killing Amasa -- Joab, wearing hat and fur-lined garment, with sword stabs abdomen of Amasa, wearing headgear and purse at waist. Scene in landscape with trees and rocks.
In upper, lower, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of II Samuel 20:09-10.