Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 341r

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Beginning of Zephaniah.
Zephaniah: Prophecy -- Zephaniah, wearing hat, raises right forefinger. At right, beneath Gothic arch, is king, crowned, holding serpent in both hands.
In left margin are fantastic animal and four nimbed angels, playing trumpets.
In lower margin are two nude youths with joined hands raised.