Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 002v

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Joseph: Brethren, Judah entreating -- In upper left column, two men only partially visible, wearing hats, one holding raised sword (?), stand behind five brethren, kneeling, foremost, Judah, extending crossed hands. They look toward Joseph, wearing hat, gesturing with both hands, seated on bench. Three other men wearing hats stand behind the bench.
Joseph: Brethren, Judah entreating -- In lower left column, of five brethren walking away at left, four wearing hats, one, youthful, looks back toward Joseph, wearing hat, gesturing with right hand. He extends left hand to Judah, at right, looking toward the brethren.Pen-flourished initials.