Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 036r

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Christ: Miracle of Loaves -- In upper right column, Christ, crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, is at draped trestle table on which are three plates containing fish, three loaves, and two goblets. He is flanked by eleven (?) apostles, nimbed.
Christ: Miracle of Loaves -- In lower right column, two apostles, nimbed, one possibly Peter, distribute food from twelve containers, including one basket, to six men, one holding bowl, four extending hands.