Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.110 fol. 207v

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Habakkuk: carried by Angel -- Angel, nimbed, emerging from clouds, grasps cloak of Habakkuk, nimbed, standing amid wheat. He holds jug in right hand and loaves of bread in garment with left hand. Upturned bowl appears suspended in air to left of Habakkuk.
Scene on gold background within initial O decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Habbakuk.