Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 399r

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Within initial C, perching bird against gold background.
Beginning of Colossians, Argument.
Within initial P:
Paul is seated on bench, resting right hand on book (?), and raising left arm.
Figure against gold background within initial decorated with foliate extensions.
Beginning of Colossians.