Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 19r

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Within initial H:
Moses: receiving Law -- Christ Logos, cross nimbed, emerging from hilltop (?) holds Tables of Law. Below, Moses receives Tables from Him with both hands.
Scene against gold background within initial with geometric and foliate ornament and with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Exodus.