Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 404v

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Jeremiah: stoned -- Jeremiah, with pearled nimbus, kneeling on ground and looking back over his right shoulder, is flanked by two men, each holding stone in raised arms.
Scene against blue background within initial U on gold background, decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Jeremiah.