Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.111 fol. 176r

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Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Standing in front of chair, Apostle Paul, nimbed, gestures towards group of figures, seated. One figure, bald, raises right hand and holds book in left hand. Two figures wear pointed caps.
Scene within initial P decorated with foliate and geometric ornament, stem forming marginal extender partially formed by hybrid animal.
Beginning of Galatians.