Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, perhaps Lombardy, 1320
MS M.215 fol. 193r

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Tobit, nimbed, holding scroll bearing pseudo-inscription with both hands is seated. Purple background with foliate ornament.
Foliate ornament and male figure wearing hat, holding sword in right hand raised over right shoulder, pointed toward Tobit, and shield in left hand, in left margin below T.
Beginning of Tobit.