Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 431v

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Jeremiah: lamenting -- Jeremiah, pearled nimbus, resting his head on his left hand, is seated in rocky landscape with two trees above walled city of Jerusalem.
Scene against blue background within initial E on gold background, decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Lamentations.