Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.395 fol. 253r

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Apostle, Paul: Letter to Thessalonians -- Apostle Paul, nimbed, sits on chair before desk, holding pen in right hand to scroll with pseudo-inscription held in his lap. On table are open book with pseudo-inscription and stylus case; sword beside desk. Outside door is soldier, with spear. Scene in interior of prison cell.

Margins with ivy-rinceaux ornament.