Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 623v

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Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Paul, nimbed, touching face with right hand and with left hand holding open book on left knee, sits on bench and is flanked by four men, three gesturing with index finger, one wearing hat.
Scene against blue background within initial P decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of I Timothy.