Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 106v

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Balaam: opposed by Angel -- Flanked by two trees, Balaam, wearing pointed hat, hands raised, is astride saddled ass before angel, nimbed, holding sword raised in right hand and book in left hand. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial D.
Illustration of Numbers 22:31.