Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Czech Republic, Prague or Raudnitz, 1391
MS M.833 fol. 261v

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Ezra: commanded to write Prophecy (?) -- Ezra, wearing hat, is seated on high-backed chair before writing desk, holding pen near face with right hand and in left hand, pointer resting on book.
Filigree decoration in background of scene and foliate decoration on extenders.
Beginning of Ezra.