Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 35r

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Jacob: Journey to Egypt -- Seven men, two astride asses, one holding goad, follow Jacob, astride ass, wearing hat, holding goad in right hand, turning to look back at them. Scene in landscape with trees and rocks.
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Genesis 46:05-07.