Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 461v

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Within initial I:
Temple of Zerubbabel: Building -- Man on roof of building, wearing cap with chinstrap, holds slate (?) in each hand. Below, beneath arch supported by column with capital, Haggai, gesturing with right hand, stands, looking up.
Scene against blue and beige backgrounds, within initial decorated with extenders that include fantastic animals.
Beginning of Haggai.