Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 181v

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Within initial U:
Job: with Wife -- Job, partially nude, his right hand on his right knee, and his head resting on his left hand, is seated before his wife, wearing berbette, who stands and points at him with her left hand.
Scene against gold background within initial decorated with foliate extender.
Beginning of Job.