Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 336v

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Beginning of Jonah.
Jonah: under Gourd Vine -- Jonah, wearing hat, holds hand to his forehead, sits beneath vine, flanked by animal and tower. In sky is sun. Scene within decorated inital E.
In center margin are fantastic animals.
In lower margin is fantastic animal beside soldier, wearing armor, with shield in left hand and sword in right hand.