Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 45v

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Joseph: Butler and Baker dreaming -- Butler and baker, wearing cap, both gesturing, face each other standing in doorways. Behind the butler are two wine barrels on one of which are two vessels, and behind baker is oven next to which is baker's peel (paddle) and another object, possibly brush.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Foliate ornament on extender of initial C.
Illustration of Genesis 40.