Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, Oxford, ca. 1220
MS M.791 fol. 298r

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Solomon: Scene, expounding Book of Wisdom -- Solomon, crowned, touching palm of left hand with right index finger is seated on cushioned bench, before group of five men, one raising left hand, and another extending left hand.
Scene against background of gold within initial D decorated with foliate ornament.
Beginning of Wisdom of Solomon.