Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 I, fol. 123r

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Israelite: Return from Captivity -- Five Israelites, including two men with swords, one man with knife and hammer in belt, and one woman, depart Babylon, represented by buildings of city. All figures carry baggage, including one trunk, on backs or on top of head.
Scene set in landscape with river leading to sea. Ships sail on waters.