Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 261v

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Jerome, tonsured, wearing clerical garb, is seated on chair at desk, writing on scroll with pen held in right hand, holding scraper (?) in left hand.
Figure against gold background within initial C decorated with short foliate extenders. Border of floreate ornament, vines, and dragons.
Beginning of Job, Prologue I.