Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 166r

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Amaziah, King of Judah: Battle with Joash, King of Israel -- Helmeted Israelite soldiers of Joash, some with swords, some with spears, stand facing helmeted soldiers of Judah, some with spears, some turning back to look toward Israelites, all fleeing.
In upper, lower, and left margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of II Kings 14:11-12.