Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 117r

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Joshua: God's Charge -- Joshua, wearing armor and tunic, right arm raised, left holding hilt of downturned sword, kneels looking up at God, nimbed, emerging from Arc of Heaven above tree on rocky outcropping.
Scene against gold background within initial E. Border of floreate ornament with dragons.
Beginning of Joshua.