Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 271v

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Judith: slaying Holofernes -- Holofernes, crowned, supporting his head on right hand, reclines on draped bed. Judith, wearing hairnet, stands next to bed, and holding sword with both hands, is beheading Holofernes. All are within domed tent. Scene against background of gold, within frame of pink with geometric and foliate ornament.
Beginning of Judith.