Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 67r

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Abihu and Nadab: Strange Fire -- Abihu and Nadab, both tonsured, wearing vestments, one holding censer in right hand, kneel before altar. Flames from arc of heaven descend upon them. Scene in landscape with mountain.
In upper, lower, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of Leviticus 10:01-02.