Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 284v

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Initial L is decorated with foliate extensions and with fantastic animal on gold background at bottom of initial.
Beginning of Baruch, Prologue.
Baruch, with his right hand on right knee, is seated, looking at scroll held in his left hand.
Figure against gold background within initial E.
Beginning of Baruch.