Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 304r

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Ecclesiastes: Illustration -- On parapet, before drapery hung between two towers, with his left hand, man indicates another man lying below parapet, and with his right hand indicates woman to right holding trilobed leaf in right hand.
Scene against gold background within initial U decorated with foliate extenders. Border of foliate ornament.
Beginning of Ecclesiastes.