Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 177r

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Within initial P:
Ahaziah, King of Israel: Fall -- Ahaziah, crowned, his arms stretched over his head, falls head first from top of building.
Scene is set against gold background, within initial; extenders are decorated with geometric ornament and fantastic animals.
Beginning of II Kings. (Vulg., IV Kings)