Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 3r

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Nimrod: forcing Men to worship Fire --Nimrod, crowned, raised sword in right hand, raising left hand, stands behind two men, foremost with joined hands raised, kneeling before fire.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to Nimrod as king.