Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 578r

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Apostle, Paul: Letter to Romans -- Paul, nimbed, raising right hand, holding scroll inscribed PAULVS in left hand, in window of building, looks toward man, kneeling on one knee, with his left hand touching other end of scroll. Scene has background of blue and pink diaper within frame of pink and blue decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Romans.