Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, probably Paris, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.433 fol. 35v

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Ecclesiastes the Preacher, wearing pointed cap, with right hand indicates scroll inscribed ECCLESIASTE, held in left hand. God, nimbed, with right hand raised in blessing and tripartite globe in left hand, appears at top right. Diapered background.
Beginning of Ecclesiastes.