Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 164r

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Samuel, as scribe, wearing pointed hat, is seated on chair, holding knife in left hand and quill in right hand on open book on foliate lectern. Tree. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial A.