Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 11r

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Creation Scene: 5th Day -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, stands beside water wherein are four fish. He holds fish in right hand extended downward, and bird in left hand extended upward, next to two other birds flying. Diapered background.
Frame of pink decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, rinceau, in margin inhabited by three trees and rabbit chased by dog.
Illustration of Genesis 1:20-22.