Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 71v

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Moses: communicating with God -- In building with dome and apse, within poly-lobed, and trilobed arches, Moses kneels before altar, hands raised, joined in prayer. Above altar is lamp, and above building in upper right corner, hand of God emerges from Arc of Heaven.
Scene against gold background within initial L. Border of floreate ornament and dragons.
Beginning of Numbers.