Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 319v

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Within initial O:
Personification of Church, crowned, stands holding cross-staff with right hand and chalice in draped left hand.
Figure is set against blue background, within initial.
Beginning of Song of Solomon. (Vulg., Canticle of Canticles)