Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 258r

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Ezra: Oath of Children of Israel -- Two women, one wearing veil and wimple, are pushed by man, wearing headgear, from city gate of Jerusalem. At right, within walls of city, five men, three wearing headgear, look toward Ezra, wearing cap, standing in draped pulpit, gesturing.
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Ezra 10:05.