Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.111 fol. 181v

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Apostle, Paul: Letter to Philippians -- Apostle Paul, nimbed, within prison, extends book to two figures, one of whom is tonsured. Both gesture with hands.
Scene on gold background within initial P decorated with geometric and foliate ornament, stem forming marginal extender decorated with head of male figure wearing pointed cap (possibly added later).
Beginning of Philippians.