Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 133v

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Israelite: Sacrifice in Temple of Zerubbabel -- Man, wearing hat, stands before draped altar holding animal, all below arch surmounted by two towers and chimney.
Scene on gold background within initial I decorated with foliate ornament and winged fantastic animal, hanging from bottom of initial.
Beginning of Ezra (Vulg., I Esdras)