Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 173r

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Absalom: Death -- Body of Absalom, enshrouded, is held at head and feet, by two men, wearing caps; behind body is tonsured priest holding aspergil (?) in right hand and book in left hand. All are flanked by four men, all hooded, two holding head with hand. Burnished gold background.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, and bird on extenders of initial H.
Illustration of II Samuel 18:17 (Vulg., II Kings).