Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 627r

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Peter, nimbed, wearing conical papal tiara, raising right hand in gesture of blessing, and holding scroll inscribed PETRUS APOS(TOLUS) in left hand, is seated on faldstool with animal heads and feet. Scene has background of pink diaper within frame of blue decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Peter.