Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 33v

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Within initial U:
Moses: Law, Offering of Herd -- Three men wearing pointed hats kneel before draped altar. In upraised arms, two hold birds and the other holds animal, possibly sheep.
Scene against gold background within initial with foliate ornament and marginal extender.
Beginning of Leviticus.