Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 164v

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Initial:
Within initial E, king, possibly Josiah, crowned, holding scepter with left hand, is seated on throne.
Margin:
Gold balls, and vine decorated with balls and foliate ornament inhabited by man, holding club with right hand and scroll bearing pseudo-inscription; at lower termination of vine, foliate medallion enclosing man, seated with right elbow on right knee, supporting head with right hand.
Beginning of I Esdras.