Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 419v

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Beginning of Ephesians.
Apostle, Paul, nimbed, sits in chair at desk, writing in open book with pseudo-inscription. Before him stand two men. One holds spear in right hand and extends left forefinger, and other raises right hand. Scene in decorated initial P.
In left margin hybrid animal and elephant standing on hind legs.