Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 108v

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Moses: giving Law -- Table of Law, resting on Ark of Covenant is flanked by male figure wearing peaked cap, both hands extended with left hand touching Table of Law, and by Moses, horned, both hands extended, with right hand touching Table of Law and left hand possibly touching Ark. Scene against background of burnished gold and blue diaper, within frame of pink and blue with geometric and vine scroll ornament.
Beginning of Deuteronomy.