Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 008r

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Moses: nourished by Pharaoh's daughter -- In left column, youthful Moses gestures and looks toward woman, possibly daughter of Pharaoh, veiled, extending object with right hand, seated on faldstool.
Pharaoh: Scene, informed of Ethiopian Declaration of War -- In upper right column, messenger, wearing flask at waist, raising document with right hand, kneels on one knee before Pharaoh, crowned, right hand on breast.Pharaoh: Scene, Egyptians petitioning for Release of Moses -- In lower right column, man looks toward woman, gesturing with both hands, standing before and looking toward Pharaoh, crowned, indicating with right hand, one of three men, possibly Moses, wearing hat, standing behind him.