Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 72r

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Moses: Instruction, Ark of Covenant -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, both hands extended, stands opposite Moses, horned, raising right hand. At right at top of ark are two six-winged (?) seraph, nimbed, orant. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial A.
Illustration of Exodus 25:18-20.