Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 192r

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Jeremiah: Captivity of Jews -- Helmeted, mounted soldiers, wearing armor, including one with hat and holding rod in right hand, depart from gate of city of Jerusalem (?), with door lying on ground. At right are four Israelites with hands bound, all departing to right. Scene in landscape with tree.
In upper, lower, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Lamentations 01:03.