Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 12r

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Noah: Drunkenness -- Noah, wearing turban, genitals exposed, lies on ground between two sons, one kneeling, holding Noah's garment in right hand, and the other standing and pointing toward his father. Scene in landscape with trees, rocks, and grass.
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Genesis 09:21.