Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, between 1225 and 1250
MS M.66 fol. 468v

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In base of initial L, Jesse, eyes closed, head resting on right hand, reclines on draped bed, intertwined vines emerging from his back. Two kings, crowned, with joined hands, are enclosed in the vine comprising the ascender of the initial L at beginning of Matthew.