Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.111 fol. 155v

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Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Apostle Paul, nimbed, holds book in left hand and raises hand, pointing, toward group of people, including figure wearing crown, figure wearing berbette, and figure wearing cap. First figure, seated, holds book in left hand and indicates others with right hand.
Scene within decorated initial P, stem forming marginal extender at base of which is blue horse.
Beginning of Romans.