Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 437v

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Ezekiel: Vision of Shekinah -- Ezekiel, pearled nimbus, left hand raised, semi-reclines next to river Chebar. Above, below Arc of Heaven (?), are four Beasts of Apocalypse, all winged, with pearled nimbi, and holding books.
Scene against blue background within initial on E gold background decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Ezekiel.