Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 001v

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Joseph: Brethren, Journey to Egypt (?) -- In upper left column, one of two brethren on ship extends both hands to loaves (?) held by man in apron, standing on board on shore next to shore. Four other men, two wearing hats, walk away at right.
Joseph: Brethren received -- In lower left column, four brothers, the foremost gesturing, approach Joseph, wearing hat, hands extended.Joseph: Brethren, Cup placed in Sack -- In lower right column, brother carries full sack on head, walking to left. Another closed sack is on ground. At right, Joseph, wearing hat, places with right hand, cup in sack of corn.