Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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France, ca. 1260
MS M.111 fol. 189v

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Apostle, Paul: Letter II to Timothy -- Apostle Paul, nimbed, within prison, gives book, held in right hand, to nimbed figure (Timothy of Ephesus?, messenger?).
Scene on gold background within initial P decorated with foliate ornament, stem forming marginal extender at base of which is winged hybrid animal with unicorn head.
Beginning of II Timothy.