Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 34v

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Joseph: Brethren charged with Theft of Cup -- Eight brethren, one wearing headgear, one gesturing, look toward Benjamin, holding goblet, flanked by two guards, both wearing hats, one with sheathed sword at waist, both with hands on Benjamin. Scene in landscape with trees and rocks.
In upper, lower, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Genesis 44:06-12.