Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 66r

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Moses: communicating with God (Told to consecrate Aaron) -- Moses, horned, with left hand holding mantle, stands before throne and raises right hand in blessing toward Aaron, with joined hands raised, and his two sons (Abihu and Nadab), one with joined hands raised, all tonsured, kneeling. Scene in landscape with two trees and mountain.
In left margin, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Leviticus 08:01-03.