Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 028r

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Left column:
Absalom: Death --Absalom, name inscribed ABSOLON, hangs by his hair from tree, his body pierced by three spears. He is flanked two soldiers, wearing helmets and armor, holding decorated shields, both stabbing Absalom with swords held in right hands.Right column: