Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 104r

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King, crowned, left hand on breast looking toward executioner, raising sword with right hand, left hand touching head of man, hands extended, kneeling.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Hardicanute, king of England.