Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 625v

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James, pearled nimbus, raising right hand, and holding scroll in left hand inscribed IAQUES APO(S)TRE NO(S)TRE, stands against background of pink diaper within frame of blue decorated with geometric ornament.
Initial I decorated with birds and fish; bird at top of decoration in left margin.
Beginning of James.