Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 349r

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Wisdom of Solomon: Illustration -- Solomon, crowned, seated cross-legged on bench, extends left hand holding sword and, with right hand, indicates man, wearing chain mail, with sword at waist, kneeling on left knee, extending right hand toward sword held by Solomon, and raising left hand. Scene has background of pink diaper within frame of pink and blue with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Wisdom of Solomon.