Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 134r

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Initial:
Adam: Descendants -- Adam, raising right hand, holding roll with left hand, stands with several men behind him.
Scene within initial A decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extenders.
Margin:
Gold balls and foliate bar terminating in foliate medallion enclosing man playing viol.
Beginning of I Chronicles.