Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, 1260-1280
MS M.177 fol. 236v

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Judith: slaying Holofernes -- Judith, wearing berbette, grasps head of Holofernes, partially nude, reclining in bed, and slays him with sword held in right hand.
Scene within decorated initial A, right stem and marginal extender formed by hybrid animal.
Illustration for beginning of Judith.