Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 004r

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Joseph: Brethren sent for Jacob -- In upper left column, Benjamin and Joseph, wearing hat, left hand on breast, are on shore, looking toward boat with sail, in which three brethren sail away.
Jacob: told of Joseph's Position -- In lower left column, messenger, carrying spear, gestures with right hand toward Jacob, wearing hat, gesturing with right hand, reclining against pillow on draped bed.Jacob: Journey to Egypt -- In lower right column, small building on boat, one of brethren on boat holding pillow; second brother, looking back, walking away from the boat on plank