Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 490v

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Angel, nimbed, within arc of Heaven looks down toward Zechariah, nimbed, holding censer in right hand which is resting on book or tablet on draped altar, raising left hand, and looking up.
Scene against gold background within initial I decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Zechariah (Vulg., Zacharias).