Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 482r

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Obadiah: Scene, carrying Loaves to Cave -- Obadiah, pearled nimbus, holds vase in right hand, and with left hand extends loaf to one of two men in mouth of cave, with both hands extended. The other holds right hand against breast and rests left on mouth of cave.
Scene against blue background with tree within initial U decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Obadiah (Vulg., Abdias).