Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 380v

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Isaiah: Scene, Martyrdom -- Isaiah, draped in mantle and his hands crossed in front of column with capital, kneels on right knee on ground. He is flanked by two executioners, one of whom wears cap, sawing through his head with frame saw. Scene has background of pink diaper within frame of pink and blue with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Isaiah.