Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 15r

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Legend, City of Rome: Death of Remus --Romulus, standing behind crouching Remus, holds rake to his head.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted next to text relating to Romulus and Remus, during the reign of Ahaz, King of Judah.