Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 339v

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Josiah: Passover -- Within domed temple, Josiah, nimbed, holding lamb with draped hands, stands at draped altar. Group of monks, tonsured, look on; above altar is lamp.
Scene against blue background within initial E on gold background, decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of I Esdras (Vulg., III Esdras).