Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 275v

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Jerome, nimbed, tonsured and wearing clerical garb, is seated on chair at desk, writing on scroll with pen held in right hand, resting scraper (?) on scroll with left hand.
Figure against gold background within initial C decorated with extenders.
Beginning of Tobit, Prologue.