Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 597r

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Apostle, Paul: Letter to Philippians -- Paul, pearled nimbus, holding book in both hands, in window of building, looks toward man, kneeling on one knee, both hands touching the book. Scene has background of burnished gold within initial P.
In left margin, hybrid with head of man, crowned, and body of animal.
Beginning of Philippians.