Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, probably Paris, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.433 fol. 15r

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Fool, bald, stands and holds bauble in right hand and ball (?) in left hand. Checkered background.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux ornament.
Illustration at beginning of Psalm 053 (Vulg., 052).