Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 223v

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Zephaniah, indicating upward with right hand and holding scroll with left hand, is seated on cushioned bench on gold background within initial U decorated with animal head or mask, and with foliate and geometric ornament.
Beginning of Zephaniah (Vulg., Sophonias).