Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 420v

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Beginning of Philippians.
Apostle, Paul: in Prison -- Paul, nimbed, stands behind crenellated wall and holds with both hands letter from which emerges cross to which is affixed Christ, crossed nimbed, bleading from wounds. At right is man, with hands extended.