Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 578r

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Stephen Protomartyr: Stoning -- Two men, arms raised, holding stones, stand behind Stephen, nimbed and tonsured, wearing short loincloth, kneeling, hands joined and raised. At right, man, nimbed, kneels before Saul of Tarsus (?), seated. Both hold garment with both hands.
Scene against blue background within initial P decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of Acts of the Apostles.