Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 258r

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Nehemiah: before Artaxerxes -- Nehemiah, kneeling on right knee, extends right hand holding covered goblet toward Artaxerxes, crowned, extending right hand, seated on bench. Scene against background of blue diaper within frame of pink with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Nehemiah (Vulg., II Esdras).