Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 434r

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Jeremiah: lamenting -- Jeremiah, both hands raised, is seated on bench before gate, with portcullis, of city of Jerusalem. Scene has background of blue diaper within frame of pink decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Lamentations of Jeremiah.