Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 005r

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Left column:
Adam and Eve: at Labor --Adam, inscribed ADAM, raises mattock with both hands. Eve, inscribed EUA, grasping yarn between distaff and spindle, is seated, nude infant on her lap, nude youth standing next to her.Right column: