Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 154r

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Nahash: Siege of Jabeshgilead -- Nahash (?), wearing pointed hat, gesturing, stands before three men, one hooded, the foremost gesturing. Tree and building in background against burnished gold.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial A.
Illustration of I Samuel 11:1-3 (Vulg., I Kings).