Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 485v

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Nineveh: Destruction -- King, wearing mail, holding staff with cross inscribed banner in right hand and cross inscribed shield in left hand, rides astride horse and is followed by four men, two of whom have bound hands.
Scene against blue background within initial O decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Nahum.