Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, 1260-1280
MS M.177 fol. 122r

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Hannah: praying in Temple -- Within arch, Eli, wearing pointed hat, raises left hand, pointing. He stands behind Hannah, veiled, with joined hands raised, kneeling before altar within trefoil arch. Lamp hangs above altar.
Scene within decorated initial F, stem forming marginal extender.
Illustration for I Samuel 1:9-13.